Videos tagged with Mortar Round

This video details the restoration process for a 120mm M983 IR-ILLUM mortar round, including painting the tail fins and sandblasting the fuse. It then transitions to operational use, showcasing a mortar team firing the round and its subsequent infrared illumination flares deploying via parachute, as viewed through night vision. The content highlights detailed restoration techniques and the practical application of military-grade ordnance for night operations.

This guide details the disassembly and installation of the M557 Point-Detonating Fuze, demonstrated by an expert with high authority. The process involves identifying fuze settings, carefully disassembling the fuze to reveal internal mechanisms and the M125A1 Booster, and then reassembling and integrating it with an M329A2 mortar round. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling of inert military hardware.

This video details the British PIAT (Projectile Infantry Anti-Tank) weapon from World War II. It explains the PIAT's development as a replacement for the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle, its unique mortar-like round with a shaped charge, and its operational mechanics. The presenter demonstrates the loading and firing process, highlighting its effectiveness against armor up to 3-4 inches and its dual role as an anti-tank weapon and a mortar for indirect fire up to 300 yards.

This video appears to be a prank that involves a mortar round. The title and description are brief, suggesting a potentially dangerous or humorous situation. Given the lack of specific firearm models or calibers, and the focus on the 'prank' aspect with a 'mortar round', it's likely a staged event for entertainment. The content's direct relevance to firearms is minimal as it's about a projectile, not a firearm itself, and the nature of the prank is unclear from the provided information.