How high do 60 gram canister shells go?
Each shell can contain up to 60 grams of pyrotechnic composition by law. When launched from the included mortar tube, they can climb as high as 150 feet into the sky before bursting into a variety of colors and effects.
What is the loudest mortar firework?
The Wolf Pack® firecrackers are the loudest available by law. Wolf Pack® is becoming the brand to be reckoned with on firecrackers.
Are mortar shells illegal?
These banned fireworks include: large reloadable mortar shells, cherry bombs, aerial bombs, M-80 salutes, and larger firecrackers containing more than two grains of powder. Mail-order kits de- signed to build these fireworks are also banned.
How high does a firework mortar shoot?
A rule of thumb to calculate how high an artillery shell will go is 1” diameter = 70 feet in height. So the average 1.75” shell will go approximately 120 feet in the air. A 3 inch shell (the largest allowed for consumers) will travel approximately 210 feet in the air.
How fast does a mortar travel?
Ammunition
| Charge | Muzzle Velocity | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Charge 1 | 110 m/s | 390–1,120m |
| Charge 2 | 137 m/s | 580–1,710m |
| Charge 3 | 162 m/s | 780–2,265m |
| Charge 4 | 195 m/s | 1,070–3,080m |
What’s the biggest mortar firework you can buy?
The biggest shell available in 1.4G consumer class fireworks is a 3 inch shell. These shells are pre-loaded in the mortar tube and are usually sold as single shot tubes or in 9 shot racks. Three inch shells produce huge bursts that are nearly as impressive as some professional display fireworks.
What size mortars do professional fireworks use?
Professional aerial shells range in size from 3 inches to over 24 inches in diameter. It depends on the size of the fireworks show, but most professional aerial shells are between 6 inches and 12 inches.
How high do 5 inch firework shells go?
Shell Burst Heights.
| Shell (in) | Size (mm) | Burst (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 76 | 400 |
| 4 | 102 | 500 |
| 5 | 127 | 600 |
| 6 | 152 | 700 |