Videos tagged with Autocannon
This video details the 20mm Mark-11 AutoCannon, used in Mk4 Gun Pods for aircraft like the A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair II. It highlights the loading mechanism, technical markings identifying it as a U.S. Navy BuWeps Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5, and the use of a Hughes Tool Company 'Pocket Charger'. Archival footage showcases its high rate of fire, noted at 70 rounds per second.
This video focuses on the 20mm Mk16 Autocannon and Mk68 Gun Mount, highlighting their use by the "River Rats" on Brown-Water Navy Gunboats during the Vietnam War. It provides historical context and details about these specific weapon systems employed in naval combat during that era.
This video provides a detailed look at the 20mm Mk16 Autocannon, a key weapon system for the Vietnam War's Brown-Water Navy. It showcases the autocannon's operation, including its trigger and safety mechanisms, and highlights its belt-fed ammunition system and anti-aircraft ring sight. The demonstration also reveals the manufacturer, Oldsmobile, and the weapon's connection to the AN-M2 designation.











