Heat C of Robot Wars: The Third Wars was the third of sixteen heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Third Wars. The episode featuring Heat C was originally broadcast on December 17, 1999 on BBC Two.
- Razer's first ever victory was in this heat, managing to pit Backstabber with little trouble. This battle is currently ranked 11th in the Shortest Battles in UK Robot Wars. However, the next round brought about its second breakdown.
Competing Robots
Newcomers
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| Aggrobot | ||
| Weight | 79.4kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.86 x 1.68 x 0.9m | |
| Clearance | 0.04m | |
| Power | Twin Motors | |
| Weapons | Spring Fired Spike | |
| Notes | Cost £1,500 | |
| From: Dorking | ||
| Team Members: Peter Leach, Jon Leach, Bob Leach | ||
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| Backstabber | ||
| Weight | 75.8kg | |
| Dimensions | 1.0 x 0.83 x 0.82m | |
| Clearance | 0.06m | |
| Power | 2 x Electric Motors | |
| Weapons | Ramming Spike & Stabbing Arm | |
| Notes | Cost £400 | |
| From: Bradford | ||
| Team Members: Howard Sandford, Luke Perkin, Sanjay Patel | ||
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| Binky | ||
| Weight | 78.0kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.58 x 1.74 x 0.89m | |
| Clearance | Adjustable | |
| Power | Scooter Engine | |
| Weapons | Nose Axe & Battle Sled | |
| Notes | Kevlar Shell | |
| From: Kent | ||
| Team Members: Philip Marks, Philip Saville, William T. Padmore | ||
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| Blade | ||
| Weight | 75.5kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.31 x 0.94 x 0.63m | |
| Clearance | 0.03 - 0.07m | |
| Power | 3 x Various Motors | |
| Weapons | Rotary Lawnmower Blade | |
| Notes | Cost £146.52 | |
| From: Newbury | ||
| Team Members: John Ainslie, Ben Reid, Geoff Reid | ||
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| Max Damage | ||
| Weight | 77.2kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.76 x 1.35 x 0.84m | |
| Clearance | 0.04m | |
| Power | 2 x Wheelchair Motors | |
| Weapons | Chainsaw, 2 Cutting Discs | |
| Notes | Fibreglass Shell | |
| From: London | ||
| Team Members: Darren Cunningham, Daniel Cunningham, Charlotte Cunningham | ||
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| Spike | ||
| Weight | 79.2kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.62 x 1.24 x 0.72m | |
| Clearance | 0.08m | |
| Power | 3 x Wheelchair Motors | |
| Weapons | Battering Ram | |
| Notes | Aluminium Shell | |
| From: Kent | ||
| Team Members: David Brooker, Mark Smith, William Foster | ||
Veterans
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| Agent Orange | ||
| Weight | 79.3kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.55 x 1.22 x 0.82m | |
| Clearance | 0.05m | |
| Power | 2 x Starter Motors | |
| Weapons | Hydraulic Cutter, Pickaxe | |
| Notes | Cost £800 | |
| From: Huddersfield | ||
| Team Members: Peter Duncanson, Phil Duncanson | ||
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| Razer | ||
| Weight | 79.2kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.51 x 1.25 x 0.6m | |
| Clearance | 0.02m | |
| Power | 2 x Caddy Motors | |
| Weapons | Hydraulic Claw | |
| Notes | Cost £800 | |
| From: Poole in Dorset | ||
| Team Members: Simon Scott, Ian Lewis, Vincent Blood | ||
Round 1
Razer vs Backstabber
Razer catches Backstabber and pits it for a quick victory.
Razer was the much faster robot in this battle. It drove at Backstabber but could not get a grip of it with its crushing arm, with the tip sliding off its sloped sides. Backstabber was not moving, so Razer immediately pushed it into the pit. After cease was called, Razer tried to attack Matilda but caused no damage.
Winner: Razer
Aggrobot vs Binky
Aggrobot spears Binky as Sergeant Bash looks on
Both robots got off to a slow start, and drove around without hitting each other. Aggrobot could not do much damage with its spike, because it slid off Binky's shell. However, Binky was immobilised by a spike from the arena floor, and was then attacked by the house robots. Meanwhile Aggrobot attacked Matilda, managing to rip off her shell.
Winner: Aggrobot
Blade vs Spike
Blade takes the point out of Spike
Blade had the much faster start, and ripped off part of Spike's bodywork. Spike pushed Blade until Sergeant Bash drove in, and Blade pushed Spike into Bash's CPZ. Both robots drove around each other for a while, until Matilda tried to flip Blade. Blade pushed Spike into the pit, but that was after the time limit. The judge's decision, however, went to Blade.
Winner: Blade
Agent Orange vs Max Damage
Agent Orange inflicts some damage of its own on Max Damage
Max Damage did not move at the start of the battle. Agent Orange came in and attacked it with its axe a few times, before pushing it into the pit. The house robots caused a bit of damage to Max Damage's armour. After the fight, it was revealed that the team had forgotten to insert Max Damage's removable link.
Winner: Agent Orange
Round 2
Razer vs Aggrobot
Razer crumples Aggrobot
Not one of Razer's best moments
Both robots charged at each other, but neither was able to get a proper attack on their opponent. Razer attempted to crush into Aggrobot, and did manage after pushing it against the arena wall, but let it go. Aggrobot then attempted to attack Razer with its spike, but missed its chance. The two robots began circling and charging one another. It quickly became apparent that Aggrobot's shape was preventing Razer from using its weapon effectively. However, upon slamming Aggrobot into the arena wall, Razer was able to crush through the rear end of its larger opponent.
- "Well Razer's gone up, in a pirouette of delight, and, I think, has immobilised itself!"
- — Razer is pinned on its rear spike
Aggrobot managed to escape and attacked Razer again. Razer tried to retaliate, but at this point, the crushing arm malfunctioned and raised to its maximum height, whereby the rear spike lifted its wheels off the ground. Unable to move, Razer was pushed into the CPZ by Aggrobot, where both robots took damage.
Winner: Aggrobot
Agent Orange vs Blade
Matilda lifts and nearly turns over Agent Orange
Blade managed to spin away from the attacking Agent Orange. Suddenly Blade was tipped onto its side and immobilised by an arena spike. Fortunately for Blade Matilda tipped it back the right way up. Blade then pushed Agent Orange into Matilda. It managed to escape, but then broke down.
- Winner: Blade
Heat Final
Blade wipes the smile off Aggrobot's face
Aggrobot vs Blade
Both robots started slowly, before Blade pushed Aggrobot into the wall, where it got stuck. Eventually it managed to escape, but then broke down. Blade pushed Aggrobot onto the flame pit. Aggrobot was then attacked by the house robots and then flipped by the arena flipper
Heat Winner: Blade
- "If a tiger gets angry, he'll show his claws, but we'll show you flamethrowers, on Robot Wars!"
- — Craig Charles signs off
Special Event
Between Round 1 and Round 2 of each heat, a Special Event or Trial took place. For Heat C, it was the Middleweight Melee.
Tentomushi vs Hard Cheese vs Grinder vs A-Kill vs Ripper's Revenge
Sir Killalot picks up Hard Cheese
Winners: Tentomushi and A-Kill (joint winners)
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