Videos tagged with Hughes Aircraft

This video provides an in-depth look at the hydraulic actuation system and guidance fins for the AGM-65 Maverick missile. It details the unboxing, assembly process, and integration onto the missile body. The content is supplemented with operational footage of A-10 aircraft deploying the missile, showcasing its effectiveness against ground targets.

This video showcases a Hughes Company demonstration model for caseless ammunition, a concept explored in the 1960s and 70s. The design features a solid propellant pellet with the bullet encased, eliminating the need for a traditional brass casing. Its gas-operated mechanism utilizes a vertically sliding breech block, and notably, it lacks an ejection port as the entire cartridge is consumed upon firing.