Torpex ("Torpedo explosive") is a secondary explosive, 50% more powerful than TNT by mass. Torpex comprises 42% RDX, 40% TNT and 18% powdered aluminium...
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Torpex Games was a game development studio located in Bellevue, Washington, United States. The studio was notable because their video game Schizoid was...
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each other from barrages of glowing enemies. The title was developed by Torpex Games and launched on Xbox Live Arcade on July 9, 2008. Schizoid was nominated...
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weight) containing about 3,000 lb (1,400 kg) of explosive (Amatol, RDX or Torpex). Most general-purpose bombs, termed "medium capacity'" (MC) by the RAF...
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It was developed during World War II as a desensitized modification of Torpex explosives. It is an aluminized (powdered aluminum) explosive having the...
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forcing the submarine to surface at twice that. The change of explosive to Torpex (or Minol) at the end of 1942 was estimated to increase those distances...
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contained 6,600 pounds (3,000 kg) of Torpex; The Tallboy and Grand Slam bombs designed by Barnes Wallis also used Torpex. RDX is believed to have been used...
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the ship. The Hedgehog entered service in 1942. Carrying a 35 lb (16 kg) Torpex charge, each mortar projectile had a diameter of 7.1 in (18 cm) and weighed...
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naval mines, depth charges and torpedoes) where it has generally replaced torpex, being less shock-sensitive and having more stable storage characteristics...
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known by its manufacturer as "Vickers Type 464", the explosive charge was Torpex, originally designed for use as in torpedoes, to provide a longer explosive...
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