Videos tagged with Denel Land Systems

This entry details the Inkunzi Strike 20mm Grenade MG, a unique weapon designed to bridge the gap between traditional machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. Expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides a deep dive into its South African origins, design by Tony Neophytou under Denel Land Systems, and its innovative features like belt-feeding and a vertically traveling locking block. The weapon fires specialized 20x42mm rounds, offering enhanced direct-fire capability against vehicles and fortified positions compared to standard 40mm grenade systems.

This video provides an expert review of the book 'Firearms Developed and Manufactured in Southern Africa 1949-2000' by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The book is a comprehensive encyclopedia detailing the history and development of firearms from South Africa and Rhodesia, covering numerous manufacturers and models, and highlighting the impact of UN arms embargoes on domestic innovation. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, expresses high appreciation for the extensive research presented in the volume.