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The M1 and M1A1 were portable flamethrowers developed by the United States of America during World War II. M1 weighed 72 lb had a range of 15 meters and had a fuel tank capacity of 5 gallons. The improved M1A1 weighed less at 65 lb had a much longer range of 45 meters had the same fuel tank capacity and fired thickened fuel (napalm).Development of the weapon began in July 1940. The first prototype had the designation of E1.
