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[[Image:Catachan-Demolition-Charge.jpg|thumb|A Catachan Jungle Fighter armed with a Demolition Charge]]
The '''Demolition Charge''' is a short range explosive carried primarily by the [[Imperial Guard]]. It is effective simply because of its strength but has a dangerously short range (as far as a person can throw it). This short range makes it just as dangerous for the attacker as it is for the defender.<sup>1</sup>
==Sources==*[[Warhammer 40Demo charges are primarily used as anti-personnel weapons,000: Wargear]]although the power of the typical explosive charge can damage or destroy tanks and fortifications. A standard-type charge looks similar to a flattened cylinder and weighs around 2 kilograms and detonates upon impact after being activated and thrown. It's lethality-sphere is supposed to be around twenty metres.<sup>2</sup> Demolition charges are not always standardised however, and often are actually improvised in the field. As a result, there are numerous variances in weight, appearance and detonation method. A common improvised demolition charge is simply a group of tube-charges taped together and set off remotely by wire or timed det-tape.
==Related Articles==Guardsmen who volunteer to carry a demolition charge are authorised to request better food and ration allowances.<sup>2</sup>
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Imperial Munitorum Manual (Background Book)]]
[[Category:Weapons]]