Videos tagged with Zytel Cylinder

This video details an experimental Colt revolver designed for airline pilots in the 1970s to combat hijackings. It features a unique disposable Zytel cylinder with steel sleeves and specialized plaster of Paris projectiles designed to disintegrate on impact, mitigating risks of aircraft hull penetration. The design addressed critical safety concerns of the era.

This video details a unique Colt revolver developed for Eastern Airlines pilots in the 1970s to combat hijackings. It features a special Zytel cylinder with plaster of Paris bullets designed to disintegrate on impact, preventing over-penetration. The project was canceled, and the revolvers were sold as surplus.