Videos tagged with APFSDS-T

This video details the assembly of a 30mm APFSDS-T round, showcasing the attachment of tail fins, sabot petals, and a retaining ring before insertion into the cartridge case. It then demonstrates live fire from a Mk44 Bushmaster cannon, highlighting the projectile's high velocity, approximately five times the speed of sound. The content emphasizes the technical aspects of military-grade ammunition and its application.

This video details the assembly of the 25mm M919 APFSDS-T round for the M2 Bradley IFV. It covers the critical steps of attaching the fin assembly to the penetrator, fitting the sabot petals for a flight seal, and installing the obturator for a gas-tight seal. The final step shows the projectile being inserted into the 25mm cartridge case, highlighting the precision required for this advanced military ammunition.

This video details the 105mm M735 APFSDS-T round, showcasing its disassembly and explaining its kinetic energy penetration mechanism. It highlights the sabot assembly, penetrator rod with fins, and its hypersonic speed of up to 3,500 mph. The content emphasizes how the round pierces heavy armor using sheer force rather than explosives, with a focus on physics and ballistics.

This video provides an unboxing and detailed examination of the 25mm M919 Depleted Uranium Sabot Dart ammunition for the M242 Bushmaster chain gun. It showcases the sabot disassembly to reveal the fin-stabilized depleted uranium penetrator, highlighting its advanced armor-piercing capabilities.