Videos tagged with Shaped Charge

This video details the assembly and use of the German Stielgranate 41, a specialized muzzle-loaded shaped charge designed for the 3.7 cm Pak 36 anti-tank gun during WWII. It showcases the projectile's construction, including fuse and fin attachment, and its loading into the Pak 36. The demonstration culminates with combat footage of the weapon system in action.

This video details the Stielgranate 41, an anti-tank stick grenade designed for the German 3.7cm Pak-36 gun. It covers the grenade's components, assembly, and muzzle-loading process onto the Pak-36. Historical footage demonstrates its firing and impact, highlighting its role in enhancing the Pak-36's anti-armor capabilities.

This video provides a detailed overview of the M136 AT4 recoilless launcher and its 84mm shaped charge projectile. It covers external components, projectile disassembly, and a live-fire demonstration showing the shaped charge's impact and detonation on a tank target. The content highlights the weapon's anti-tank capabilities and engineering.

The British No. 68 Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade was the first operational shaped charge weapon, utilizing a conical liner to focus explosive energy into a penetrating jet. This video details its construction, including the nose cap, liner, explosive body, and striker mechanism. Historical context is provided with diagrams and images of its use.

This video provides an in-depth look at the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile, focusing on its tandem warhead. It details the function of copper shaped charges and their effectiveness against Explosive Reactive Armor. Live fire footage demonstrates the missile's top-attack capability and impact.

The Panzerschreck, Germany's answer to the Bazooka, was developed after encountering the American weapon in Tunisia. It adapted the Bazooka's design to an 88mm caliber, utilizing existing warheads but with redesigned rocket motors. Early models lacked protective shields, necessitating gas masks for shooters due to the rocket motor's continued burn. Later versions incorporated an electromagnetic firing mechanism and improved sighting.

The M20A1B1 Super Bazooka was the standard US anti-tank weapon during the Korean War, offering significant improvements over its predecessor with its 3.5-inch shaped charge warhead capable of penetrating up to 11 inches of flat armor. Despite its power, it struggled against sloped armor and had a dangerous backblast. Key features include a take-down design for portability, a magneto trigger, and an improved loading mechanism in the A1 variant.

This video explores the mechanics and history of the iconic Bazooka anti-tank weapon, focusing on the M1A1 variant. It details the weapon's electrical firing system, its combat effectiveness against German armor, and the rudimentary sighting system. The discussion also touches on model variations and the origin of its famous nickname.

This video details the RPG-7's design, history, and operation, tracing its lineage from the German Panzerfaust. It explains the two-stage rocket motor, safety features like the impact fuse and safety cap, and the weapon's physical characteristics including its weight and heat shield. The demonstration covers the PGO-7 optical sight and a sub-caliber training round simulating trajectory.

The Granatbüchse 39 (GrB-39) was a German WWII conversion of the PzB-39 anti-tank rifle into a grenade launcher. Its unique falling block action is operated by pivoting the pistol grip. Modifications included a fixed stock and lengthened bipod to handle grenade recoil and trajectory, with specialized sights for up to 150 meters.