Videos tagged with Shillelagh Missile

This video explores the 152mm M81 Gun Launcher, a unique weapon system designed for the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 tanks, capable of firing both conventional rounds and the Shillelagh missile. The expert-level presentation details the demilitarization process of a 1968 Watervliet Arsenal unit, showcasing various ammunition types including training projectiles, high explosive rounds, and historical naval shells.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare 152mm M81 Tank Gun/Missile Launcher, a system previously unknown to the speaker for 20 years until its acquisition 5 years ago. The content details its historical context, including its use on the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 tanks, and showcases its dual capability of firing both 152mm ammunition and the Shillelagh guided missile. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise, also presents various types of 152mm ammunition, such as M411A3 target practice rounds and XM657 high explosive tracer rounds.