Sure, we've got devices that can
see through concrete walls, but why get all complicated when there's some good ol' fashioned bashing to be done? That's the poetic question posed by the Controlled Impact Rescue Tool, developed by Raytheon as part of a Department of Homeland Security program. The 100-pound rescue device uses specially-designed ammunition to create shock waves that can shatter through concrete walls in just 13 minutes, compared to nearly half an hour for conventional methods. Although the rig can create a hole big enough for a person to crawl out of, it's designed to be held up and operated by just two people, and as the video below shows, it doesn't look like it's too much of a bear to handle. Raytheon hasn't set a price for the CIRT yet, but it's aiming it at fire departments, rescue services and the military -- but we're always ready for a demo if anyone's interested.
posted Mar 24th 2008 6:56PM
holy cow thats strong
@tokyo_suicide
Holy cow, your a dick!
That's what she said.
@ tokyo
Wow.. That was so randomly stupid.
Suicide is always an option you know.
"Rescue" indeed. They'll be using it to "rescue" suspects in the inner cities in no time. ;-)
thats awesome
Now that would be nice to add to my HALO arsenal to blast through walls before a fragging sesh'
This would be an amazing way to make an impressive entrance to a party.
+1
Thank you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the academy and everyone who supported me over the years for this +1. *tears*
OH YEAAAAAAH!
i think the 13 minutes of blasting might kind of lessen the impact of the dramatic entrance...
Or is might just build up tension to the enivatable disappointment when it turns out to be just Yevon (no offense Yevon).
Hey. I take much offense to that comment sir. I am quite the party animal. (in Second Life).
Unreal Tourney anyone??
I like the one they showed on future weapons much more...it's more portable, and much easier to use...and I'm betting MUCH cheaper
I like it when you kill a player and then he blows up.
They were going to use frickin laser beams before that little old lady's attorney showed up.
I predict that little old lady will be a standing joke here for a while. Coolest grandma ever.
oh noez, i somehow responded to the wrong article. sorry, folks...
Here it is again.
Rescue, right! I'll bet the "Authorities will soon be using these for doing "no-knock" raids through walls. I would like to see the RFP that Homeland Security sent out for this jewel.
Only the dumbest criminals wouldn't be able to destroy evidence in the 13 minutes this takes to bust through a wall. Most people would open their front door and ask what you're doing.
That's not going to make too much of an impression on steel re-enforced concrete!
reinforced concrete ftw
Nice, that's one more Unreal Tournament weapon that has made it to reality. Bring on the Instagib Shock Rifle!!
Who needs the Controlled Impact Rescue Tool, when they could just be using this guy's head to break the concrete? :)
One of the police jackets says Fairfax County!!
That's where I live!
yay
What happens to the unconscious person on the other side of that wall? This is a good tool for a wall breach when you don't care as to who is inside, also likely to be stolen on the first day and used to break into bank vaults.
I was thinking about the exact same thing; what if there's an innocent person right behind that wall?! I don't think they'll use a high tech thermal scan to check it first...
Kool-aid man says " I have been doing this for some time now, what is the big deal? Oh Yah!!!!"
Argh, beat me to it.
Oooooh yeaaaaah!
I'm not sure what to blame: Engadget's comment system or...lack of Red Bull ingestion on mcr's part.
Hmmm... No Country For Old Men II...
Silenced shotgun, meet silenced concrete pulverizer. It doesn't get more bad-assed than this.
Cool, but 13 minutes? By that time the building would burn down to the ground, and be rebuilt again.
I think a speeding fire truck would be more effective...
they could come up with something much better than that, a impulse shock (like an emp) at the correct frequency would turn cement back to sand, and then you just have to cut thru the rebar!!! and of course it's in virginia thats where big brother lives
and whats that big fire extinquisher thing stuck to the end? compressed air?
Let's just hope the RIAA doesn't get their hands on one of these.
Bank robbers and jewelry store burglars all over the world are scratching their chins thinking of ways to replicate this device...
Is 13 minutes a TYPO it sure looks like 13 seconds.
No, the guy counted "1,2,3" and then *POW*. Major typo I guess.
Except wasn't that a focused high-explosive? A little bit different than this... :)
DAMN'T ENGADGET I HATE YOUR POS COMMENT SYSTEMS! ARHGH!!!!!!!!!!!
I LIKE TO TYPE IN CAPS TOO! :D
But seriously, the comment system does kinda suck. Engadget, can you reserve the money spent on a giveaway to hire a new guy to fix it or something? Please?
Powerful
OK I have a stupid question. This is based around shock waves. What if the person is on the immediate other side of the structure....say the building fell and he\she is trapped. Can they simply start blasting through that and stop half way or something...because maybe its just me but something that can break through concrete in 13 minutes would have unpleasant side effects on a person. But I'd have to imagine this would be stupidly useful for fire fighters if the front entrance is blocked. Use thermal headgear to find the best place to enter and blow down a hole in the wall.
I was wondering the same thing as Jon Doe - what about the shock waves? It'll save you about 12-15 minutes (assuming 'nearly half an hour means 25-28 minutes), which I suppose could be the difference between life and death, but who would it work in real world conditions.
I also wouldn't buy anything from Raytheon. Whenever you hear about influence peddling in Washington, Raytheon's name comes up big time. Expect locked in contracts, and the device to be inordinately expensive and not terribly effective.
If you see how tiresome it is to done one blast with the thing I guess they have to work in shifts to use that thing for 13 minutes, or hire some mexicans maybe.