The Fuel Tanks

 The fuel pack consists of three fuel tanks that each hold 3.3 liters of fuel. This can be either common diesel fuel or a special thickened mixture that allows the weapon to be fired at greater range (70 meters).

The upper section of the fuel pack is shown at the bottom right.

When forced out of the tanks, the fuel is forced through a one way valve and into the main hose by means of the metal pipe shown directly below.

      

The Harness

To enable a soldier to carry this large weapon system into battle this simple harness was developed. The lower half of each strap is made of leather while the upper parts are canvas. They are secured by a simple metal buckle.

      

Ignition Charges and Front Sight

Their are three ignition charges located at the front of the LPO-50. They are fitted within the silver colored metal screw on caps shown in the picture. The charges are highly flammable and burn for at least one to three seconds. Like the compression charges, these are a mystery to me, as I have never seen one. Each of the compartments for the charges is numbered so they correspond with the tank that they will fire simultaneously with.

The front sight is a simple hooded post. When used with the rear sight, it can be aimed to a distance of up to 70 meters.

Trigger Assembly

The LPO trigger assembly is actually an electrical switch that can be set to any one of the three tanks or on SAFE. In addition to this, the weapon also possesses a second safety switch in the space behind the trigger (its the small circle behind the trigger). This double safety arrangement makes the weapon much safer to use and less prone to accidental discharge. The trigger is a simple electrical contact. When pulled back it simply completes the circuit that allows the ignition and compression charges to fire. In this picture the weapon is set on safe.

 

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