Videos tagged with Aviation Ordnance

This guide details the assembly and armament of the 5"/127mm ZUNI rocket system, as demonstrated in a workshop and combat context. It covers rocket preparation, launcher safety, firing mode selection, and loading procedures. The video highlights expert handling of military ordnance, including a cutaway view of the rocket's internal components and its deployment from Mi-24 Hind helicopters.

This guide details the evolution of Black Hawk helicopter loadouts for specialized units operating in environments like Somalia. It covers the transition from M60s to M134 Miniguns and the integration of 30mm cannons and Hellfire missiles, transforming utility helicopters into potent attack platforms. The information is presented with the authority of a former TF160 pilot with direct combat experience.

This video showcases the ZUNI Mk32 rocket, a 5-inch unguided rocket system commonly employed on jet fighter aircraft. The video highlights its dual anti-tank and anti-personnel capabilities, emphasizing its role in modern air force operations and military conflicts. The content aims to inform viewers about this specific piece of ordnance and its tactical applications.

This guide details the process of linking 20mm dummy ammunition for the Mark-11 Autocannon, as demonstrated by an expert from Ordnance.com. The video showcases the methodical assembly of inert rounds into disintegrating metal links, emphasizing proper technique and safety precautions for handling military-grade ordnance. The completed belt is shown ready for use in Vietnam War-era aircraft.

This video demonstrates the disassembly of the Hydra 70 2.75-inch aircraft rocket system, focusing on the Mark 66 Mod 2 motor and the XM260 practice warhead. Expert instruction covers the identification of components, the deployment mechanism of the folding fins, and the process of separating the warhead from the motor. The presenter, a subject matter expert, highlights the modular nature of the system through hands-on disassembly of inert military hardware.

This video demonstrates the expert unboxing of a vintage M3 .50 Cal Aircraft Machine Gun Barrel Buffer Assembly (part number 7H-380). The presenter, exhibiting high authority as a specialized ordnance collector, meticulously removes multiple layers of preservation materials, including V.P.I. paper from Shell Oil Company, to protect the component from corrosion. The process highlights proper handling of military surplus and reveals the heavy recoil spring mechanism essential for the M3's operation.