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U.S. WWII M2-2 Flamethrower

$30,000.00

By: US Army Chemical Warfare Service
Status: Discontinued / Antique (1943-1978)

Description

M2-2 Flamethrower Specs

Effective Range80ft (24m)
Napalm CompatibleYes
Fuel Type(s)Diesel/Gasoline/Napalm
Fuel Capacity4 gal (14l)
Rate of Fire30 GPM (114 lpm)
Weight45 lbs (20kgs)
PropellantNitrogen
Batteries RequiredNo
Igniter / Pilot TorchMagnesium cartridges
Water ProofYes
Corrosion ResistantNo

 

History of the M2-2 Flamethrower

“The M2 flamethrower was an American man-portable backpack flamethrower that was used in World War II. It was the successor to the M1 and M1A1 flamethrowers. The Flamethrower M2 was developed in 1944 to replace the M1 that was plagued with problems and it was in direct response to those problems that the M2 was made extremely reliable. The M2 became the standard flamethrower of WWII and continued in use until completely replaced by the M9-7 in the beginning of the Vietnam War.” –Military Factory

Range Comparison

Flamethrower Range Comparison Chart

History of Flamethrowers

It goes without saying that fire had always maintained a prominent place on the battlefield even dating as far back to ancient times. It was readily available and the only issue revolved around its adequate delivery onto the heads of enemy formations. “Liquid fire” was nothing new by the time of World War 1 and the Germans used such a flame-spewing weapons to good effect in the trenches against their French enemies. While these systems were large and cumbersome components, they instilled much fear against their intended targets in the fire zone and served as a tremendous psychological presence nonetheless – fire, it seemed, had a way of motivating any living thing to move from its held ground. –Military Factory

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you buy a military Flamethrower?

In the US, there are no federal laws governing private ownership of flamethrower. However flamethrowers are illegal in Maryland. They are also illegal in California without a permit as California law requires a $425 permit for flamethrowers that shoot beyond 10 feet.


How much does a WWII M2-2 Military Flamethrower cost?

Functional and certified WWII Flamethrowers are quite hard to come by, they sell on the private market for $30,000 – $50,000 depending on the condition and the number of original parts. 

 

How much fuel does the  WWII M2-2 Military Flamethrower hold?

4 gallons (14 liters) 


Where can I find more information about the M2-2 flamethrower?

The M2-2 Tech Manual can be viewed here.

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