Videos tagged with Cold War Era

This video documents an experience driving a German Leopard 1A5 tank at Drive Tanks. The presenter details the controls, including the steering wheel, gas pedal, and brake, and describes the sensation of operating the heavy vehicle. The video also explores the tank's interior, highlighting the driver's, gunner's, commander's, and loader's positions, and discusses the tank's historical context and specifications.

This video showcases the Radom VIS 35 pistol, highlighting its design and operation. It features close-ups of the firearm, including the magazine and the process of loading 9mm ammunition. The ASMR style suggests a focus on the tactile and auditory experience of handling the weapon, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts interested in historical firearms.

This entry details the identification and structural breakdown of the Mark 45 torpedo, focusing on an exercise version. It highlights specific markings like 'USN MARK 80 MOD 1' and 'USN TORPEDO MK 45 MOD 2 AFTERBODY - TAILCONE', and describes key components such as the tail cone, afterbody, exercise section, battery compartment, and exercise nose. The video emphasizes the torpedo's electric motor propulsion and wire-guided system, offering insights from a high-authority source with expertise in military nomenclature.

This video provides a brief overview of the Zastava M84 machine gun, presented at Shot Show 2026. A representative from Zastava Arms USA discusses its origin as a Serbian variant of the PKM and shares an interesting anecdote about its nickname, 'Ceca,' given by soldiers during the Balkan wars due to its perceived firing sound. The M84 is chambered in 7.62x54mmR and is belt-fed.

This video from Ordnance explores historical missile systems, specifically the Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules surface-to-air missiles, along with the SRAM (Short-Range Attack Missile). The content highlights a museum auction acquisition in Oroville, California, detailing the physical characteristics and historical roles of these significant military assets. The speaker's high authority and enthusiastic, educational tone provide deep insights into missile development and military surplus.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly of the SAR-80, a semi-automatic rifle based on the AR-18 design. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the process, highlighting its simplicity and the dual recoil spring system. The SAR-80 is noted for its stamped steel construction and short-stroke gas piston operation, making it a robust, no-frills military firearm.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the preproduction wz.89 Onyx, a Polish carbine based on the wz.88 Tantal. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the process, highlighting key components and differences from its predecessors. The disassembly is crucial for maintenance and understanding the rifle's mechanics.

The JRA Galant, a modern interpretation of the Galil, offers a Cold War-era aesthetic with contemporary performance. Chambered in 5.56, it features a robust long-stroke gas piston system. While weighing around 9 lbs, it provides manageable recoil and interesting ergonomics, including ambidextrous safety selectors and a folding stock. Accuracy with iron sights at 100 yards was reported at just over 3 MOA.

This video compares the M16A2 with iron sights against the M27 IAR equipped with a magnified optic (RCO). The presenter, experienced with the M16A2, tests both rifles at 100, 150, and 200 yards. While acknowledging the M16A2's historical significance and the presenter's familiarity, the M27 with its optic demonstrates superior hit probability and ease of use, especially at longer distances and in challenging conditions.

This video provides a detailed comparison and technical overview of the CZ50 and CZ70 pistols, often referred to as VZ50 and VZ70. Hosts Brandon and Matt discuss their shared design language, caliber (32 ACP), operation (direct blowback, DA/SA), and delve into the subtle differences in grip texture, hammer design, slide serrations, and other cosmetic elements. They also cover practical aspects like disassembly, dimensions, weight, and trigger pull, highlighting their value as historical surplus firearms.

This video explores unboxing and examining various control panels and components from the Nike Hercules and Nike Ajax missile systems. The presenters discuss the analog nature of the technology, the historical context of the Cold War, and the intricate details of these vintage military electronics. They highlight specific panels like the Hercules Section Control Indicator Panel and the Target Designator Panel, detailing their functions and the analog systems they represent.

This video provides an in-depth look at the L2A1 light machine gun, an Australian variant based on the FN FAL. It details the weapon's unique features compared to standard FALs, including its heavier barrel, integrated bipod, and specific rear sight. The presenter demonstrates its operation, field stripping process, and offers shooting impressions, highlighting its role as a Cold War era squad support weapon.