Videos tagged with Explosive Ordnance

This entry details the devastating impact of 107mm rockets in combat, drawing from the harrowing first-hand account of a Purple Heart recipient on the Shawn Ryan Show. The narrative highlights the indiscriminate nature of indirect fire, the immediate dangers faced by soldiers, and the profound emotional toll of witnessing such loss. It underscores the importance of understanding ordnance effects and the realities of modern warfare.

This video details the assembly of the 83mm Mark 6 High Explosive Anti-Armor (HEAA) rocket, used in the SMAW system. It highlights the spring-loaded fin assembly for stabilization, the motor and warhead sections, and the crucial copper shaped charge liner designed to penetrate heavy armor. The demonstration concludes with live-fire footage of U.S. Marines using the SMAW.

This video demonstrates the use of the TC79 grenade launcher with Super Breaker grenades. It covers the loading procedure, firing sequence, and the resulting aerial explosion with smoke and sparks. The demonstration highlights the impressive visual effects of the Super Breaker, noting its performance when detonated in the air versus on the ground.

This video demonstrates the activation of a 40mm M433 HEDP round using a 9-inch grenade launcher. The test, conducted by Washington County Machine Guns for LMT, disproves the myth that such a short barrel cannot effectively launch the round. Three successful firings are shown, confirming the launcher's capability.

This video demonstrates the function of a "Shocker" grenade launched from an Attack 79 grenade launcher. The presenter shows how to load the grenade, emphasizing the reusable aluminum shell. Upon firing, the grenade produces a significant concussive blast and a dense smoke effect, creating a battlefield-like atmosphere. The demonstration highlights the projectile's ability to deliver a powerful, localized effect.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the China Lake 40mm Grenade Launcher, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights the weapon's similarity to a Remington 870 action for its pump mechanism and loading process. The demonstration includes practical range performance observations.

This video demonstrates the accuracy of a Soviet 82mm mortar. A camera placed downrange captures the impact of a mortar round, which lands remarkably close to the camera, even appearing to pass between the tripod legs. The footage highlights the precision achievable with this type of artillery system.

This video provides a detailed, ASMR-style look at a World War I era 75mm poison gas shell. A specialist collector demonstrates the careful disassembly and reassembly of the fuse mechanism, highlighting the intricate brass components and the booster tube. The presenter emphasizes markings and casing details, offering high-authority insights into historical ordnance handling.

This video demonstrates the deployment of a modified M67 fragmentation grenade featuring external spikes and a 5-second pressure-activated fuse. The demonstration, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, highlights the destructive potential of the modified ordnance against a washing machine target. Expert instruction is provided on safe deployment distances and the observation of the resulting blast effects.

This guide details the operation of a 60mm mortar, as demonstrated by Mel Bernstein (Dragonman), an expert in vintage military hardware. It covers loading a 12-gauge black powder shell as propellant, preparing the breech block, firing the mortar, and post-fire maintenance. The demonstration emphasizes safety protocols and the historical context of the approximately 75-year-old weapon.

This video demonstrates the destructive potential of an M67 fragmentation grenade when detonated within an enclosed space, specifically an electric stove. The experiment, conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, highlights the severe damage caused by the explosion, emphasizing the importance of safety protocols and understanding the effects of explosive devices. The use of a Pulsefire flamethrower for ignition adds another layer of controlled hazard to the demonstration.

This entry details the intense combat experience described by a veteran on the Shawn Ryan Show, focusing on a critical RPG attack during the Battle of Mogadishu. It highlights the rapid shift from calm to chaos, the immediate aftermath of an explosion, and a dramatic rescue operation under fire. The content emphasizes the harsh realities of urban warfare and the critical importance of quick thinking and teamwork in life-or-death situations.