The U.S. Army has been testing 19 different technologies at Fort Leonard Wood for potential future use by the military, KY3 reports. Among them, what is called a TEC Torch. The TEC Torch allows soldiers to cut through locks, bolts, cable, and other barricades by burning for just a few seconds at nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That's 2,000 degrees hotter than lava.
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| TEC Torch in action (Picture source: EMPI) |