Thermite is simply iron rust and aluminum. A soda can packed with powdered rust (with a tablespoon of proper thermite powder to get it started) will blow completely through an aluminum engine block. The reaction is extremely energetic reaching temperatures above 2000K, and is nigh unstoppable. It is stable, safe to handle (unlit) and difficult to ignite requiring burning magnesium or similarly extremely hot source (cigarette lighter won't cut it) to get the ball rolling.

If anyone asks me what the craziest thing I know is, the fact that the ingredients for this stuff is literally everywhere and society still exists is the first thing that comes to mind.

[–] snooggums@midwest.social 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That's hot

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 6 points 10 months ago

Russian invaders, so hawt right now.

[–] holycrap@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago

My god that's horrifying. Do it again.

[–] mods_mum@lemmy.today 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Love it. More!!

[–] gbwust@mastodon.social 1 points 10 months ago

@mods_mum @LaFinlandia accuracy seems a bit questionable. Not every drone did a good job apparently. Gruwesome for the soldiers in that position.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

watching the FPV perspective, I would be so sick trying to pilot these things.

Also that went on forever, I don't understand how it was able to carry so much.

[–] sirico@feddit.uk 3 points 10 months ago

Imagine 30 of these coming towards you in a line good incentive to start walking east