Videos tagged with Rocket

This video details the assembly of the 83mm Mark 6 High Explosive Anti-Armor (HEAA) rocket, used in the SMAW system. It highlights the spring-loaded fin assembly for stabilization, the motor and warhead sections, and the crucial copper shaped charge liner designed to penetrate heavy armor. The demonstration concludes with live-fire footage of U.S. Marines using the SMAW.

This video provides a detailed look at the M202A1 FLASH, a 66mm four-tube rocket launcher. It covers the rocket's stabilization system, the launcher's deployment including its pistol grip and shoulder rest, and the optical sight. The content also touches on the weapon's pop culture appearances in films like 'Predator 2' and 'Commando'.

This video focuses on the ASROC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Rocket) and its preparation for restoration. While the ASROC is a significant piece of military hardware, it is not a firearm in the conventional sense of small arms. The video highlights aspects of naval technology and historical military equipment. It appears to be a detailed look at a specific piece of ordnance with a focus on its preservation and potential future use or display.

This video provides a detailed breakdown of the 66mm M74 TPA-TEA rocket, including its M235 warhead and propellant components. It showcases the M202 FLASH launcher's operational capabilities, highlighting its rapid 4-rocket salvo and effectiveness against fortified targets. Historical footage demonstrates its destructive power and tactical applications.

This video details the safe demilitarization of a WWII 3.5-inch Semi Armor-Piercing Mk8 Anti-Submarine Rocket Warhead. It showcases the physical separation from the motor body using significant leverage and highlights the importance of visual inspection for residue and damage. The process emphasizes the specialized knowledge and tools required for handling historical ordnance.

This video documents a surreal event where a 300mm Smerch rocket booster has crashed through a residential kitchen ceiling and is lodged in the floor. The footage, filmed by someone sitting in the foreground, shows the rocket component with visible fins and impact damage. Construction buckets from the brand Ceresit are also present near the wreckage.