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[[File:Flash-Ball compact.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Flash-Ball Compact - 44x83mm]] | [[File:Flash-Ball compact.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Flash-Ball Compact - 44x83mm]] | ||
| − | '''Flash-Ball''' is a French less-than lethal double barreled launcher, designed and produced by Verney-Carron. It exists in several versions with O/U or side by side barrels. French, Portuguese and Macau law enforcement agencies use this gun. | + | The '''Flash-Ball''' is a French less-than-lethal double barreled launcher, designed and produced by Verney-Carron. It exists in several versions with O/U or side by side barrels. French, Portuguese and Macau law enforcement agencies use this gun. |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* '''Caliber:''' 44x83 mm smoothbore | * '''Caliber:''' 44x83 mm smoothbore | ||
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|370}} (Compact model) |
| − | * '''Weight:''' 0.97 - 1.25 kg | + | * '''Weight:''' 2 lb 2 oz (0.97 kg) - 2 lb 10 oz (1.25 kg) |
* '''Capacity:''' 2 | * '''Capacity:''' 2 | ||
| − | * '''Fire Modes:''' | + | * '''Muzzle velocity:''' 429 km/h (266.5 mph) |
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| + | * '''Effective Range:''' 15 - 20 m (16 - 22 yd) | ||
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| + | * '''Fire Modes:''' Manual trigger-operated (double action) | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | ||
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| − | | ''[[Inside|Inside (À l'intérieur)]]'' || [[Nicolas Duvauchelle]] || Policier BAC 3 || Compact || 2007 | + | | rowspan=2|''[[Inside|Inside (À l'intérieur)]]'' || [[Nicolas Duvauchelle]] || Policier BAC 3 || rowspan=2|Compact || rowspan=2|2007 |
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| − | + | | [[Aymen Saïdi]] || Abdel Shani Essadi | |
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| ''[[Stop Me (Arrêtez-moi)]]'' || [[Yann Ebonge]] || Joliveau || Compact || 2013 | | ''[[Stop Me (Arrêtez-moi)]]'' || [[Yann Ebonge]] || Joliveau || Compact || 2013 | ||
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[[Category:Gun]] | [[Category:Gun]] | ||
[[Category:Grenade Launcher]] | [[Category:Grenade Launcher]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Less- | + | [[Category:Less-Lethal]] |
Revision as of 18:12, 8 August 2020
The Flash-Ball is a French less-than-lethal double barreled launcher, designed and produced by Verney-Carron. It exists in several versions with O/U or side by side barrels. French, Portuguese and Macau law enforcement agencies use this gun.
Specifications
(???? - Present}
- Type: Grenade Launcher
- Caliber: 44x83 mm smoothbore
- Length: 14.6 in (37 cm) (Compact model)
- Weight: 2 lb 2 oz (0.97 kg) - 2 lb 10 oz (1.25 kg)
- Capacity: 2
- Muzzle velocity: 429 km/h (266.5 mph)
- Effective Range: 15 - 20 m (16 - 22 yd)
- Fire Modes: Manual trigger-operated (double action)
The Verney-Carron Flash-Ball 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside (À l'intérieur) | Nicolas Duvauchelle | Policier BAC 3 | Compact | 2007 |
| Aymen Saïdi | Abdel Shani Essadi | |||
| Stop Me (Arrêtez-moi) | Yann Ebonge | Joliveau | Compact | 2013 |