Are Molotov cocktails actually effective?

Molotov cocktails were so effective when first invented that they were capable of taking out tanks. Modern tanks can’t be harmed by Molotov cocktails, but their sensor can be blinded, and they appear to have a powerful psychological effect on the soldiers inside.

Does a Molotov count as a grenade?

A Molotov cocktail, also known as a petrol bomb, gasoline bomb, bottle bomb, poor man’s grenade, fire bomb (not to be confused with an actual fire bomb), fire bottle or just Molotov, sometimes shortened as Molly, is a generic name used for a variety of bottle-based improvised incendiary weapons.

How long do Molotov cocktails burn for?

approximately 15 to 17 seconds
The Molotov Cocktail is a throwable weapon that engulfs an area with flames for approximately 15 to 17 seconds. The area of effect is quite large and spreads over time before self-extinguishing. The fire will burn all Infected that come into contact with it.

What happens if you don’t throw a Molotov?

For one, Molotov Cocktails could be used by being thrown into open hatches. If properly thrown, it could land inside the tank, with deadly consequences. In the past, the crew would usually burn to death, but with modern day extinguishing systems like Halon tanks this may not happen.

Can you make a Molotov out of vodka?

Take a bottle of hundred-proof vodka (80 proof will theoretically burn, but really you need 50\% alcohol or better) Drink half of it (because you have to be pretty braced to try this).

What alcohol is flammable?

Any alcohol listed above 100 proof – 50 percent ABV – is straight up flammable and would therefore not hinder the ability of gunpowder to fire.

Are Molotov cocktails legal?

Molotov cocktails, or glass bottles filled with gasoline that ignite their fuse when broken, are destructive devices and thus illegal to possess under federal law.

Can you use vodka for a Molotov cocktail?

Can Molotov explode?

They don’t explode. They just spill flammable liquid everywhere when the bottle break which catch fire instantly due to the flaming rag attached to them.

What is the best alcohol for a Molotov cocktail?

So grain alcohol would probably make a pretty good choice. Also effective would be high proof rum (such as Bacardi 151), or any significantly overproof spirit. It wouldn’t matter much whether it was gin, whiskey, brandy, or other, as long as its alcohol content was high (which would probably please Archer, too).

Can you use wine for a Molotov?

bottle, rag glass wine bottle (H 30cm x 7.5cm diameter) modified by means of the addition of a cloth ‘wick’ to become an improvised ‘Molotov cocktail’ grenade. The cloth ‘wick’, once lit, would ignite the contents after the bottle was broken.