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BootBanger™ VBIED Disruptor
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BootBanger™ VBIED Disruptor
BootBanger™ is a water-tamped disruptor for defeating VBIEDs by penetrating the vehicle floor or sides and ejecting the boot or trunk contents without initiating the device. Operationally proven in Iraq against the VBIED threat, it has been one of the most widely used IEDD charges of its type worldwide. A single 250g detcord load is enough to remove up to five artillery projectiles from a car's boot. For larger or more complex vehicle threats, see MLVD™ (side-entry, modular, scalable to three modules). For vehicle access before disruption, see WindowBreaker™ and Van Trepan. Covered in our EOD, IEDD & Maritime EOD training.
Operationally proven in Iraq. Among the most widely used and trusted VBIED defeat charges by IEDD operators worldwide
Fits under any car, including with deflated tyres, at just 110mm deep; ROV-deployable via two integrated lugs, or manually via the carrying handle
Penetrates and ejects without detonation. The projected water jet enters through the vehicle floor or sides, expelling and disrupting device components with no initiation risk
250g detcord load removes up to five artillery projectiles from a car's boot; multiple layers of sheet explosive extend the load range further
Stores pre-loaded and pre-filled for extended periods, enabling rapid deployment without on-site preparation
Zero fragmentation from the charge container; water tamping suppresses flash and significantly reduces the probability of igniting the fuel tank
Explosive Load and Performance
Typically, BootBanger™ is loaded with sheet explosive or detonating cord. Using 10g/metre detonating cord, a typical load might be 250g of explosive, enough to remove up to five artillery projectiles from a car’s boot.
The charge may be stored pre-loaded and pre-filled for extended periods, enabling rapid deployment.
When you fire the charge, the projected water penetrates the floor or sides of the vehicle, ejecting and disrupting any devices or components in the load-carrying area. Water tamping reduces the overpressure, and the explosive charge container delivers next to zero fragmentation. The geometry of the charge container is such that it focuses the jet effect directly to the target. The water tamping also suppresses the flash of the explosion, significantly reducing the probability of igniting the vehicle fuel tank.
Deployment to Target
With a depth of just 110mm, you can easily deploy BootBanger™ under a car, even with deflated tyres. Two lugs on each end of the disruptor allow a pair of prongs attached to a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to carry the product to the target, deposit it and withdraw, leaving the charge in place.
Operators can manually deploy BootBanger using the carrying handle, which also serves as an additional deployment mechanism for ROVs.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 460 x 340 x 110 mm |
| Weight when filled | 16kg |
| Water capacity | 13.8L |
| NEQ | 250g single layer of 10g/m detcord; 225g/mm of sheet explosive (C1); 450g C2; 700g SX4 |
Please note: multiple layers of sheet explosive can be used to give heavier loads if required.
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