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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

1. Ogbunigwe- A series of weapons systems which include command detonation mines, improvised explosive devices & rocket propelled missiles invented by the Biafran Research & Production Group.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

2. Biafran Grenade Launcher- another invention of the Biafra Research & Production Group quartered at then University of Biafra- now UNN

It was used mainly to launch the world famous Ogbunigwe
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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

3. Biafran Armoured Car: Also from the Nsukka-based RAP, the BAC was fitted with high-powered machine guns & was helpful in sustaining the war efforts.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

4. Biafran Armoured Personnel Troop Carrier: A special vehicle for conveying soldiers to the battlefields during the war. It was another invention of RAP- designed & built by Biafran scientists and technologists.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

5. Biafran Red Devils: These were armoured vehicles built by Biafran technologists as they sought the defence of the territorial integrity of the new republic. There were types A, B, C & D.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

6. Armoured Tanks: The tanks, built by Biafran RAP were equipped with anti-tank guns and could rotate 360 degrees.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

7. Mobile Artillery Machine: This was used by the Biafran military to launch munitions at the Nigerian military from far off locations.

This heavy machinery was developed 100% by RAP.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

8. Biafran Refinery: The carefully crafted crude oil refineries were designed & built RAP to refine crude oil for domestic, military and use in govt. offices.

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9 MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS FROM BIAFRA

9. Bomber Aircraft: The Biafran engineers and technologists at RAP converted passenger aircraft to weaponised bomber fighter jet.

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