Breacher's Boot™ is a water-tamped charge for breaching steel, uPVC, and wooden doors, used individually or in multiple configurations to match the target. Proven in the arrest of terror suspects, it is the only charge of its kind approved for use by British police forces, and is fielded widely in the UK and USA. Breacher's Boot takes the improvisation out of door breaching. Water where it's needed: significant tamping behind the charge and a Water Cushion™ in front spread the explosive force across the door's surface, maximising energy transfer without cutting the target, while reducing blast overpressure and the stand-off the breacher needs. Attach with Breacher's Tape™ or HydroTape™ depending on the target surface. For uPVC and wooden doors only, the smaller Mini Breacher's Boot™ may suit. Covered in our Explosive Breaching & MoE training.
NEQ set by counting strands. Load from 3g (a single strand of 10g/m detonating cord) to 27g (nine strands), or use plastic explosive, for accurate, repeatable charge weights
One charge defeats an inward-opening thick steel door. Three in a vertical configuration fold an outward-opening steel door off its hinges and frame.
Removes uPVC doors that are known to absorb the shock of most other charge types
Prepare in advance. Supplied empty and inert; filled charges hold water without leakage through a dual seal, ready through extended standby periods
Lightweight and handleable: 2.15kg filled, with a contoured rear for secure grip in gloves or wet conditions
Explosive Load and Performance
Breacher’s Boot™ has significant water tamping behind the charge and a Water Cushion™ between the charge and the target. This cushions the direct effect of the explosive and spreads the force across the surface area to impart the maximum amount of energy without actually cutting the target. The two parts of the charge have been designed to place water exactly where needed while keeping the charge small and easy to handle. A unique profile on the ends allows dual initiators to connect to the charge quickly without needing tape or clips. Multiple charges may be fixed together on a batten and initiated at a single point.
You can load Breacher’s Boot™ with cut lengths of detonating cord or plastic explosive, allowing for accurate measurement and adjustment of the explosive load. The water tamping significantly reduces blast overpressure, decreasing the required stand-off and risk to the breacher.
A single Breacher’s Boot™ is capable of breaching an inward-opening thick steel door. Three charges affixed to a door in a vertical configuration will fold and remove a similar outward-opening door, removing it from its hinges and frame. Plastic (uPVC) doors are known to absorb the shock from most types of charges; however, the Breacher’s Boot™ can remove a plastic door from its hinges when positioned correctly.
Deployment to Target
The front of the Breacher’s Boot™ is completely flat, providing the maximum surface area for attachment to a target. You can attach the charge using Breacher’s Tape™ or HydroTape™, depending upon the texture and condition of the target surface. The contoured rear of the charge allows for easy, secure handling, even when wearing gloves or in wet conditions.
Charges are provided as empty, inert containers, which operators fill with explosives and water when required. A dual water seal ensures no leakage, which is paramount should the charges be prepared in advance during an extended standby period.
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Specifications
| Dimensions | 360 x 100 x 75 mm |
| Filled weight | 2.15kg |
| Minimum NEQ | 3g (46 grains) - single strand of 10g/m (50 grain) detonating cord |
| Maximum NEQ | 27g (416 grains) - 9 strands of 10g/m (50 grain) detonating cord |
Please note: other weights of detonating cord or explosive can be used to achieve lighter or heavier loads.
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