A [[weapon]] designed to launch [[fire]] over a distance, generally using pressurized-gel that either ignites in contact with the air or is otherwise lit as it exits the nozzle. The gel sticks to anything that it touches as it burns. Has a distinctive whoosh sound.

It has been used throughout [[World War I]] and [[World War II]] and saw limited use as late as the [[Vietnam war]], usually to attack enemies inside fortifications or hiding among the trees.

[[Warhammer 40k]] makes extensive use of flamethrowers. It is also the primary weapon for the [[Pyro (tf2)|]] in [[Team Fortress 2]].

h4. See also
* [[Napalm]]
火炎放射器