Videos tagged with Parrott Rifle

This video details an experiment where a cannon fires a 1.5-pound lead slug at a 1-ton water tank. The projectile achieved 46,000 ft-lbs of energy, significantly exceeding a .50 BMG. Post-impact analysis shows the projectile mushroomed considerably, demonstrating its destructive potential.

This experiment pits a 1.2 lb cannon projectile against 38 inches of ballistics gelatin and plywood, demonstrating immense energy transfer. The cannon projectile completely destroyed the gel blocks and penetrated multiple baffles, burying itself deep into the backstop. Analysis of the recovered Minié-style projectile revealed significant weight retention and deformation consistent with rifling engagement.

This test pits AR500 Armor Level III plates against a 37mm Parrott rifle cannon firing both a 1.5lb lead projectile and 2lbs of 00 buckshot. While the armor successfully stopped both projectiles, the immense kinetic energy transfer from the cannon's lead slug (over 45,000 ft-lbs) would be fatal due to internal trauma, highlighting the difference between projectile stoppage and survivability.

This review showcases a half-scale 37mm Parrott Rifle replica, featuring a custom carriage and a 1.5lb pure lead Minie-style projectile. The demonstration highlights historical loading procedures, safety precautions, and the cannon's impressive kinetic energy during live-fire tests against various targets. A 'canister shot' replication using buckshot illustrates its devastating anti-personnel capability.