Napalm/Bowling Ball Cannon!

Published on May 13, 2015
Duration: 4:34

This video showcases the destructive power of a custom-built bowling ball mortar, demonstrating its ability to penetrate multiple fences and a car. The experiment culminates in a napalm projectile test, successfully incinerating mannequins. The content highlights the raw kinetic energy of the bowling ball projectile and the explosive potential of improvised incendiary devices.

Quick Summary

FPSRussia's custom bowling ball mortar was tested using standard 12lb bowling balls, demonstrating extreme destructive power by penetrating multiple fences and a car. A subsequent test involved launching homemade napalm, which successfully incinerated a group of mannequins.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Introducing the Bowling Ball Mortar
  2. 00:35GoPro Launch Attempt & Failure
  3. 01:12Fence Penetration Test
  4. 02:15Vehicle Penetration Test
  5. 02:54Car Roof Impact Test
  6. 03:34Homemade Napalm Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of projectile was used in the FPSRussia bowling ball cannon test?

The primary projectile used was a standard 12-pound bowling ball. In a later test, the cannon was loaded with homemade napalm, which was then fired at targets.

What kind of destructive tests were performed with the bowling ball cannon?

The cannon demonstrated its power by successfully penetrating four wooden fences and a burnt-out Mercedes-Benz, going through both doors. It also created a 'sunroof' by impacting the car's roof.

Was the GoPro launch successful in the FPSRussia video?

No, the attempt to launch a bowling ball with an attached GoPro Hero 3 was unsuccessful. The ball missed its intended target, and the GoPro was destroyed by centrifugal force.

How effective was the homemade napalm test?

The homemade napalm fired from the cannon was highly effective. The first shot knocked down mannequins, and a follow-up shot created a large fireball, successfully incinerating the targets.

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