C4
| Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo | Explosion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage | Radius | |||||
 US |
 C4 |
 |
Unused | 1 / 1 | 500 | 500 |
| Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Throwing Range | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [[]] | Throwable | 3 Sec + 5 Sec | 25 meters? | kg (lbs) |
| Full name | Ammo Type | Place of Origin | Date | Manufacturer | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN | AT | PoO | 1956 | Arm | in (mm) | weapon_c4 |
C-4 (Composition C-4) is a U.S. military plastic explosive used for demolition, breaching, and cutting tasks. It is a moldable, high-energy explosive typically issued in standardized forms such as the M112 demolition block. It is best known for being stable enough for field handling under normal conditions while still delivering powerful explosive effect when properly initiated.
HISTORY
Composition C-4 was developed as part of the U.S. “Composition C” family of plastic explosives, built around RDX and a binder/plasticizer system to create a putty-like explosive that can be shaped to the target. U.S. Army demolition doctrine describes C-4 as a versatile explosive for tasks such as general demolition and cutting/structural work, with the military commonly packaging it into standardized charges to simplify issue and employment.
The most common field form is the M112 demolition block (often issued in larger kits/assemblies), which contains 1.25 lb of Composition C-4 in a sealed container and is widely used for cutting and breaching operations; official fact sheets note the block’s pressure-sensitive adhesive backing for placement on clean, dry surfaces. Technical manuals and U.S. service documentation describe the M112 and related demolition materials as standard items across U.S. forces, reflecting C-4’s long-running role as the primary plastic explosive for conventional demolition tasks.
Sources
- https://info.publicintelligence.net/USArmy-Explosives.pdf FM 3-34.214 (FM 5-250) Explosives and Demolitions | U.S. Army (PDF)
- https://www.bulletpicker.com/pdf/TM-9-1375-213-12.pdf TM 9-1375-213-12 Demolition Materials | Department of the Army (PDF)
- https://jpeoaa.army.mil/Portals/94/CCS/FactSheets/D-CM/M112%20Demo%20Block%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf M112 Demolition Block Fact Sheet | U.S. Army JPEO A&A (PDF)
- https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Portals/103/Documents/NSWC_Indian_Head/EMTC/EMTC_Energetics_Projects_9_FPEX.pdf NSWC Indian Head / NAVSEA: Next Generation of Demolition Explosive (mentions M112 C-4) (PDF)