Several new weapons and technologies were introduced during World War 1 that influenced the outcome of the war, including the armored tank, flamethrower, and bolt-action rifle. The armored tank was developed based on an idea from Colonel Ernest Swinton and brought to life under Winston Churchill. The Farman brothers introduced airplanes like the MF-7 and MF-II that were widely used by Allied forces. Germany began experimenting with flamethrowers in 1900 that could project flames over 25 meters. James Lee developed the bolt-action rifle which allowed smooth and efficient firing. These new inventions gave advantages to different sides and affected the war.