Videos tagged with 152mm

This video explores the 152mm M81 Gun Launcher, a unique weapon system designed for the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 tanks, capable of firing both conventional rounds and the Shillelagh missile. The expert-level presentation details the demilitarization process of a 1968 Watervliet Arsenal unit, showcasing various ammunition types including training projectiles, high explosive rounds, and historical naval shells.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare 152mm M81 Tank Gun/Missile Launcher, a system previously unknown to the speaker for 20 years until its acquisition 5 years ago. The content details its historical context, including its use on the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 tanks, and showcases its dual capability of firing both 152mm ammunition and the Shillelagh guided missile. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise, also presents various types of 152mm ammunition, such as M411A3 target practice rounds and XM657 high explosive tracer rounds.

This video showcases large-caliber ordnance, including 8-inch naval projectiles (HC, Common, AP) and 152mm tank rounds (TP-T, HEAT-T-MP, HE-T). A significant size comparison is made between various naval shells, highlighting the 8-inch AP's impressive 325 lbs weight and 3-foot height. The presenter, Dylan from Ordnance.com, demonstrates deep expertise in military nomenclature and projectile specifications.

This YouTube video focuses on the 152mm XM657E2 High Explosive round, highlighting its use in the M551 Sheridan Light Tank. The title and provided hashtags strongly indicate a military and armored vehicle theme, with an emphasis on the specific ammunition and its platform. The content is likely geared towards military history enthusiasts, armor buffs, and those interested in military ordnance.

This video details the destructive power of tank rounds fired at point-blank range against realistic ballistic dummies. Tests included a 76mm round from a British Scorpion tank and a massive 152mm projectile from a D-20 Howitzer. The 152mm round demonstrated extreme destructive force, completely vaporizing the target and highlighting the immense kinetic energy involved in modern tank warfare.