Magma™ is a user-filled shaped charge system for high-order destruction of thick-cased and hardened munitions, demolition, rapid cratering, and explosive digging on land and underwater. The largest system in the Alford shaped charge family - above Vulcan™ and Pluton™ - it carries 100g to 600g of plastic explosive and accepts three interchangeable projectile types to match the application. Capable of penetrating thick, hardened steel bomb cases, Magma has been used to defeat Second World War-era heavy ordnance, including a Tallboy air bomb Kit contents: three charge bodies, three adjustable aluminium legs per body for stand-off positioning, and a stemming tool. Projectiles are purchased separately. Covered in our EOD, IEDD & Maritime EOD and Demolitions & Sabotage training.
Penetrates thick, hardened steel bomb cases. The Copper EFP and JFC projectiles generate sufficient penetrating power for the largest legacy ordnance, including WWII-era heavy bombs
Explosive digging through permafrost. The Magnesium JFC penetrates regular ground and frozen ground, making Magma the system for arctic and cold-climate operations
100g to 600g NEQ, approximately double Pluton's maximum load, scalable to the target requirement
Three projectile types: Copper EFP for robust targets at extended range; Copper JFC for steel and reinforced concrete; Magnesium JFC for ground penetration and controlled initiation of buried IEDs
Underwater-capable via the Magma Underwater Stand-off Capsule Set
Explosive Load and Performance
Copper EFP Set (MG1903)
It generates an explosively formed projectile (EFP) that may penetrate robust targets at much greater ranges than the jet-forming cone.
Copper Jet Forming Cone Set (MG1902)
Produces a jet that can pierce holes through steel or thick reinforced concrete, blocks or brickwork.
Magnesium Jet Forming Cone Set
Designed for penetration in explosive digging through regular ground and permafrost. Operators also use this projectile for controlled initiation of buried IEDs.
Kit Contents
The Magma™ Basic Kit comes with:
3 x charge bodies
Three aluminium legs per charge – which can be angled for better positioning on the target
A stemming tool for loading the explosive into the body of the charge
Projectiles are purchased separately.
Optional Accessories
45 Degree Weapon Stand Set (PS3901)
Magma™ Underwater Stand-off Capsule Set (MG1904)
Magma™ Loading Mandrel
Specifications
| Weight when empty | 0.26kg |
| Weight when filled | 0.36-0.8kg |
| Height | 205mm |
| Diameter | 94mm |
| NEQ | 100-600g plastic explosive (PE) |
| NSN | TBC |
| Part no. | MG1901 |
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