This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of the SA80 L86A1 Light Support Weapon firing 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition into a 10% ballistic gelatine block. The content explains the scientific principles behind ballistic gel testing, including the formation of permanent and temporary cavities, and the importance of penetration depth. It details how gelatine simulates human tissue for wound track analysis and discusses the characteristics of the 5.56mm round, its origins with the AR-15/M16 platform, and its effectiveness when yawing. The description also provides a link to the Royal Armouries collection.
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