Thermite Lance

Dragon Lance is a plug‑and‑go thermite lance for stand‑off defeat of thin‑skinned steel and plastic‑cased ordnance, particularly “no‑touch” items. The system comprises a pre‑loaded lance and a TIS starter that is electrically initiated via standard firing cable/shot exploder, simplifying deployment where explosives access is restricted.

Why it matters

• Effect on target: flame temperature exceeding 2,000 °C with a burn of up to ~20 s to breach or neutralise.
• Thin‑steel defeat: specified for steel up to ≈13 mm; suitable for plastic‑cased stores.
• Transport advantages: Class 4.1 flammable solid, allowing movement without explosive classification in many jurisdictions. (Always confirm local regs.)

Key specifications

• Configuration: pre‑loaded lance + TIS starter (electrical initiation)
• Use case: stand‑off defeat of thin‑skinned targets and “no‑touch” ordnance
• Indicative performance: >2,000 °C flame; up to ~20 s burn; thin steel ≈13 mm
• NSN: 1375‑99‑670‑9905
• Safety: Operational employment is restricted to trained EOD/IEDD personnel under authorised procedures. No tactical or firing instructions are provided here.