Videos tagged with Duplex Rounds

This video explores the challenges and concepts behind anti-drone ammunition, examining historical ideas like Project Salvo and modern shotgun-esque designs. It highlights issues with dispersion reliability, weapon compatibility (especially with suppressors), manufacturability, logistics, and cost. The speaker suggests that while these specialized rounds aim for higher hit probability against fast, unpredictable targets like drones, their practical application faces significant hurdles compared to traditional rifle munitions or alternative anti-drone technologies.

This video delves into the US Army's Special Purpose Individual Weapons (SPIW) program, exploring the innovative and often unconventional firearm designs developed in the 1960s. It highlights the program's focus on flechette ammunition, aiming to increase firepower through higher volume and velocity, and details the submissions from Harrington Richardson, Winchester, Springfield Armory, and AI, examining their unique features, technical challenges, and ultimate lack of adoption.