Videos tagged with Brown-Water Navy

This video details the history and technical aspects of the 20mm Mk16 Autocannon mounted on the Mk68 Mod 1 Gun Mount, a system developed for the US Navy's Brown-Water operations during the Vietnam War. It explains the weapon's lineage from the US Air Force's M24 aircraft machine gun, the modifications required for naval use, and its operational context. The presentation includes insights into its ammunition, feed mechanisms, and technical manuals.

This entry details the 20mm Mk16 AutoCannon, a weapon system utilized by the Brown-Water Navy during the Vietnam War. It highlights its belt-fed ammunition system, the Oldsmobile-manufactured feed mechanism, and its characteristic pedestal mount. The guide also covers operational aspects like trigger controls, safety mechanisms, and the use of its anti-aircraft ring sight. Instruction is provided by a specialist in historical military ordnance, offering high authority.