Videos tagged with Missile Technology

This video from Ordnance explores historical missile systems, specifically the Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules surface-to-air missiles, along with the SRAM (Short-Range Attack Missile). The content highlights a museum auction acquisition in Oroville, California, detailing the physical characteristics and historical roles of these significant military assets. The speaker's high authority and enthusiastic, educational tone provide deep insights into missile development and military surplus.

This entry details the Soviet P-15 Termite (NATO: SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship cruise missile, a significant Cold War weapon. Developed by the Raduga Design Bureau, its design lineage traces back to German WWII technology and the YAK-1000 demonstrator. The missile featured advanced guidance systems and carried a substantial warhead, seeing combat in multiple conflicts and notably sinking the Israeli destroyer Eilat in 1967, revolutionizing naval warfare. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed historical and technical knowledge.

This YouTube video features an unboxing of a "Power Package" for the MGM-29 Sergeant Missile, a Cold War-era tactical ballistic missile. The content focuses on the historical and technical aspects of this military hardware, highlighting its significance during the Cold War era and its role in the United States' strategic arsenal. The unboxing aspect suggests a presentation of the components and possibly the missile itself.

This guide details the disassembly of the Soviet R-60 (AA-8 Aphid) air-to-air missile's infrared guidance seeker unit. It covers external inspection, casing removal, and examination of the internal analog electronics and gimbaled seeker head. The process highlights the complexity of vintage missile guidance systems.