Videos tagged with Fin-Stabilized

This video details the manufacturing and application of the 25mm M919 APFSDST round. It showcases the CNC machining of the penetrator and 3D printing of sabot components, followed by manual assembly. Technical animations reveal a muzzle velocity of 1420 m/s and a depleted uranium penetrator, with combat footage demonstrating its real-world effectiveness.

This video provides a detailed, silent demonstration of the disassembly of an inert M136 AT4 84mm High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) round. It showcases the deployment of the fin-stabilized projectile and the internal components, including the tail section, nozzle, and main body, highlighting the 'INERT' marking and internal serial numbers.

This video showcases a Soviet 125mm HEAT-FS tank projectile, detailing its unboxing from a military crate. It highlights the projectile's nose fuse and fin assembly, alongside the separate propellant charge with its combustible case. The content emphasizes the specialized nature of this ordnance, typically used on Soviet/Russian MBTs.

This content showcases a Soviet 125mm fin-stabilized training projectile for the T-72 tank. It details the projectile and its separate propellant charge, both marked for training purposes. The demonstration highlights authentic military surplus handling with appropriate safety measures.

This video details the 20mm M101 spotting cartridge for the M28 Davy Crockett recoilless rifle, a tactical nuclear weapon. It highlights the spotting rifle's falling block, smoothbore design necessitating fin-stabilized projectiles. The Davy Crockett had a limited range of 1.25 miles, making accurate spotting rounds crucial for crew safety from nuclear blast irradiation. The content also touches on the US Army's early use of depleted uranium in tactical rounds.