Videos tagged with Military Ordnance
This video showcases a 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun, highlighting its historical significance and operational mechanics. Key details include its 1898 Watervliet Arsenal manufacture and a live-fire demonstration revealing its recoil and smoke characteristics. The content emphasizes the historical context and engineering of vintage artillery.
This video showcases the M117 750lb demolition bomb, specifically detailing the MAU-91A/B high-drag tail assembly. It highlights the removal of the nose fuze, revealing its mechanical arming mechanism, and displays crucial markings on the bomb body, including its model (M117A/3), weight (708 lbs), and manufacture date (February 1973). The demonstration of the tail assembly's fin deployment for low-altitude bombing provides insight into its specific application.
This video celebrates the production milestone of the one-millionth 90mm High-Explosive (H.E.) shell. It focuses on this significant ordnance for the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, highlighting their role during the Korean War. The content delves into military history and the engineering behind these iconic armored vehicles and their ammunition.











