# Flamethrower (technology)

internal name `flamethrower` · tier 3 (Military science pack, [tier 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/3.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/flamethrower/

## Cost

175 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 1 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 90 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/military-science-pack.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Refined flammables](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/refined-flammables-1.md)
- [Rocketry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rocketry.md)

## Unlocks (3 recipes)

### Flamethrower (`flamethrower`)

- 10 s · tier 3
- Ingredients: 5 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 10 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md)
- Results: 1 × [Flamethrower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flamethrower.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Flamethrower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/flamethrower.md)

### Flamethrower ammo (`flamethrower-ammo`)

- 6 s · tier 3
- Ingredients: 5 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 100 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md)
- Results: 1 × [Flamethrower ammo](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flamethrower-ammo.md)
- Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Flamethrower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/flamethrower.md)

### Flamethrower turret (`flamethrower-turret`)

- 20 s · tier 3
- Ingredients: 30 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 10 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 5 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md)
- Results: 1 × [Flamethrower turret](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flamethrower-turret.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Flamethrower](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/flamethrower.md)