Videos tagged with Oerlikon

This video provides an in-depth look at a WWII-era 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun spider sight, manufactured by General Motors. It features a detailed unboxing of the sight and its technical manual, Ordnance Pamphlet No. 911. The presenter demonstrates the sight's components, including adjustment knobs and the unique spider reticle, and shows its mounting on a replica Oerlikon gun for lead compensation.

This video documents the meticulous process of restoring a WW2 Oerlikon 20mm anti-aircraft cannon. Starting from a collection of disparate parts, the restoration team works to bring this historically significant weapon back to museum-quality condition. The title emphasizes the iconic nature of the Oerlikon and its historical context within naval warfare during World War II.

This video showcases the meticulous restoration and mounting of a 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun. It highlights the installation of a custom vertical display stand and a large drum magazine with dummy rounds. Close-up views reveal detailed markings, including '20 MM MK 4 MOD 1' and receiver inscriptions, emphasizing the quality of the restoration and the historical significance of this naval weapon.

This behind-the-scenes look at the movie 'Greyhound' showcases the preparation and testing of twin 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns. Technicians at Ordnance.com meticulously mount drum magazines and perform mechanical test-cycling to ensure functionality for filming. Actors receive training on the weapon systems aboard a museum ship, simulating combat scenarios.