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Ampulomet was a mortar designed to launch an glass projectile filled with an incendiary mixture.
The Ampulomet - named for the Greek ‘ampoule’ - was little more than a 125mm mortar tube, that was loaded from the muzzle, mounted on a Y-shaped pedestal mounted on a sled or tripod. The weapon weighed approximately 28kg or 44lbs and was operated by a three man crew. Introduced in 1941, it reportedly saw action during the Continuation War against Finland and during the German invasion of Russia.
The 125mm glass spheres were projected from the Ampulomet by a shotgun cartridge charge. Sources differ on what exactly was inside spheres or ampules. Some suggest a jellied gasoline or napalm-like substance while others suggest thermite or a mixture of phosphorus or sulphur.
The rate of fire of up to eight rounds per minute the Ampulomet could lay down an impressive barrage but its accuracy was limited.
The Ampulomet - named for the Greek ‘ampoule’ - was little more than a 125mm mortar tube, that was loaded from the muzzle, mounted on a Y-shaped pedestal mounted on a sled or tripod. The weapon weighed approximately 28kg or 44lbs and was operated by a three man crew. Introduced in 1941, it reportedly saw action during the Continuation War against Finland and during the German invasion of Russia.
The 125mm glass spheres were projected from the Ampulomet by a shotgun cartridge charge. Sources differ on what exactly was inside spheres or ampules. Some suggest a jellied gasoline or napalm-like substance while others suggest thermite or a mixture of phosphorus or sulphur.
The rate of fire of up to eight rounds per minute the Ampulomet could lay down an impressive barrage but its accuracy was limited.
