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M9-7 Flamethrower

M9A1-7 Flamethrower

The M9 Flamethrower was developed by the United States of America during the Vietnam War as a replacement for the M2 series of flamethrowers. The M9-7 was lighter than its predecessor whilst being more robust and easier to carry whilst retaining the same capacity and range. The M9-7 introduced a new wand referred to as the M7 (hence the "-7" portion of the designation), which was also fitted to a number of older M2A1 tanks (creating the M2A1-7) to supplement flamethrower numbers. The M7 wand was shorter and more manageable than the previous models, lacking the front pistol grip with the igniter switch instead being mounted on the right of the firing tube with a grip safety on the opposite side. A subsequent M9A1-7 model was developed, with the main differences being plastic cover over the filler caps, a fabric holster for the wand on the right side of the tanks, a slightly different frame incorporating a pair of back pads, and a gas reservoir rated to a higher pressure. M9 and M9A1 tanks can still be found today however the vast majority of the M7 wands were destroyed after the war so it is more common to find these tanks fitted with older M2 wands that were used on the previous M2-2 and M2A1-2 flamethrowers used in WWII and Korea respectively. As with the previous M2 series, the M9 flamethrower can fire either standard gasoline or oil, or a gel that is produced by mixing fuel with M4 Thickening Compound with the gel having a greater range and effect on target.

The United States chose to withdraw all flamethrowers from service in 1978: contrary to popular belief, this was a unilateral decision not enforced by any international law, and had more to do with their questionable effectiveness in modern combat. The role of the flamethrower in combat was taken over by the longer-ranged M202 FLASH incendiary rocket launcher.

Specifications

(1960s - 1978)

Type: Flamethrower
Country of Origin: United States of America
Weight: 25 lbs (11.3 kg) empty, 50 lbs (22.7 kg) filled
Wand Length: 21 in (53.3 cm)
Tank Dimensions (H x W x D): 23 in (58.4 cm) x 20 in (50.8 cm) x 9 in (22.9 cm)
Range (Unthickened Fuel): 65.5 feet (20 m) to 82 feet (25 m)
Range (Thickened Fuel): 132 feet (40 m) to 164 feet (50 m)
Capacity: 4 gallons
Firing Time: 6 to 9 seconds

The M9 Flamethrower and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
The Blues Brothers	Carrie Fisher	Mystery Woman	M9-7	1980
Wheels of Fire	Gary Watkins	Trace	M9A1-7 w/added grip	1985
Equalizer 2000	William Steis	Lawton	M9A1-7	1987
Machete Kills			M9-2 painted yellow	2013
Kong: Skull Island		Soldier	M9-7	2017
Ballerina				2023

Television

Title	Actor	Character	Note / Episode	Date
MacGyver (1985 TV Series)	Michael Des Barres	Murdoc	M9-2 / S03E08	1987
Tour of Duty	Terence Knox	Sgt. Anderson	M9-2 / S01E12	1988
Mythbusters	Jamie Hyneman	N/A	M9-7 / "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10)	2010

Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Notes	Release Date
Battlefield: Bad Company 2	"Flamethrower"	M9-2, although the pressure bottle is missing.	2010
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam	"M9A1-7 Flamethrower"	M9A1-7	2017

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+[[File:M9-7 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|right|350px|M9-7 Flamethrower]]
 [[File:M9A1-7 Flamethrower.jpg|thumb|right|350px|M9A1-7 Flamethrower]]
-The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was developed by the United States of America during the Vietnam War as a replacement for the '''[[M2 Flamethrower]]'''. The M9A1-7 was lighter than its predecessor whilst being more robust and easier to carry whilst retaining the same capacity and range. The M9A1-7 introduced a new wand referred to as the Type 7 (hence the "-7" portion of the designation), which was also fitted to a number of older M2A1 tanks (creating the M2A1-7) to supplement flamethrower numbers. The Type 7 wand was shorter and more manageable than the previous models, lacking the front pistol grip with the igniter switch instead being mounted on the right of the firing tube with a grip safety on the opposite side. M9A1 tanks can still be found today however the vast majority of the Type 7 wands were destroyed after the war so it is more common to find these tanks fitted with older Type 2 wands that were used on the previous M2 series.
+The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was developed by the United States of America during the Vietnam War as a replacement for the '''[[M2 Flamethrower|M2 series]]''' of flamethrowers. The '''M9-7''' was lighter than its predecessor whilst being more robust and easier to carry whilst retaining the same capacity and range. The M9-7 introduced a new wand referred to as the M7 (hence the "-7" portion of the designation), which was also fitted to a number of older M2A1 tanks (creating the M2A1-7) to supplement flamethrower numbers. The M7 wand was shorter and more manageable than the previous models, lacking the front pistol grip with the igniter switch instead being mounted on the right of the firing tube with a grip safety on the opposite side. A subsequent '''M9A1-7''' model was developed, with the main differences being plastic cover over the filler caps, a fabric holster for the wand on the right side of the tanks, a slightly different frame incorporating a pair of back pads, and a gas reservoir rated to a higher pressure. M9 and M9A1 tanks can still be found today however the vast majority of the M7 wands were destroyed after the war so it is more common to find these tanks fitted with older M2 wands that were used on the previous M2-2 and M2A1-2 flamethrowers used in WWII and Korea respectively. As with the previous M2 series, the M9 flamethrower can fire either standard gasoline or oil, or a gel that is produced by mixing fuel with M4 Thickening Compound with the gel having a greater range and effect on target.
-== Specifications ==
+The United States chose to withdraw all flamethrowers from service in 1978: contrary to popular belief, this was a unilateral decision not enforced by any international law, and had more to do with their questionable effectiveness in modern combat. The role of the flamethrower in combat was taken over by the longer-ranged [[M202 FLASH]] incendiary rocket launcher.
-(1960s - ????)
+==Specifications==
+(1960s - 1978)
 * '''Type:''' Flamethrower
 * '''Country of Origin:''' United States of America
-* '''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|51}} filled
+* '''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|25}} empty, {{convert|lbs|50}} filled
-* '''Effective Range:''' 65.5 feet (20 m)
+* '''Wand Length:''' {{convert|in|21}}
-* '''Maximum Range:''' 132 feet (40 m)
+* '''Tank Dimensions (H x W x D):''' {{convert|in|23}} x {{convert|in|20}} x {{convert|in|9}}
+* '''Range (Unthickened Fuel):''' 65.5 feet (20 m) to 82 feet (25 m)
+* '''Range (Thickened Fuel):''' 132 feet (40 m) to 164 feet (50 m)
 * '''Capacity:''' 4 gallons
+* '''Firing Time:''' 6 to 9 seconds
 {{Gun Title}}
 ==Film==
+{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
+|-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Title'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Actor'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Character'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="80"|'''Date'''
+|-
+| ''[[The Blues Brothers]]'' || [[Carrie Fisher]] || Mystery Woman || M9-7 || 1980
+|-
+| ''[[Wheels of Fire]]'' || Gary Watkins || Trace || M9A1-7 w/added grip || 1985
+|-
+| ''[[Equalizer 2000]]'' || [[William Steis]] || Lawton || M9A1-7 || 1987
+|-
+| ''[[Machete Kills]]'' ||  || || M9-2 painted yellow || 2013
+|-
+| ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' ||  || Soldier || M9-7 || 2017
+|-
+| ''[[Ballerina]]'' ||  || || || 2023
+|-
+|}
+==Television==
 {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
 |-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
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 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Actor'''
 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Character'''
-!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note / Episode'''
 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="80"|'''Date'''
 |-
-| ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' ||  || Soldier || With original Type 7 wand || 2017
+| ''[[MacGyver (1985 TV Series)]]'' ||[[Michael Des Barres ]]  || Murdoc || M9-2 / S03E08 || 1987
+|-
+| ''[[Tour of Duty]]'' ||[[Terence Knox ]]  || Sgt. Anderson || M9-2 / S01E12 || 1988
+|-
+| ''[[Mythbusters]]'' || [[Jamie Hyneman]] || N/A || M9-7 /  "Fireball Stun Gun" (S08E10)|| 2010
+|-
+|}
+==Video Games==
+{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
+|-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Game Title'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Appears as'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="400"|'''Notes'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
+|-
+| ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'' || "Flamethrower" ||M9-2, although the pressure bottle is missing. || 2010
+|-
+| ''[[Rising Storm 2: Vietnam]]'' ||"M9A1-7 Flamethrower"  ||M9A1-7  || 2017
 |-
 |}

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