This video focuses on the 20mm Mk16 Autocannon and Mk68 Gun Mount, highlighting their use by the "River Rats" on Brown-Water Navy Gunboats during the Vietnam War. It provides historical context and details about these specific weapon systems employed in naval combat during that era.
This video provides a detailed look at the 20mm Mk16 Autocannon, a key weapon system for the Vietnam War's Brown-Water Navy. It showcases the autocannon's operation, including its trigger and safety mechanisms, and highlights its belt-fed ammunition system and anti-aircraft ring sight. The demonstration also reveals the manufacturer, Oldsmobile, and the weapon's connection to the AN-M2 designation.
This review covers the Finnish L-39 Lahti, a formidable 20mm anti-materiel rifle nicknamed 'Norsupyssy' or Elephant Gun. It highlights the rifle's massive scale, unique ski-style bipod, and the challenging process of loading its 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB Solothurn cartridges. The demonstration showcases the rifle's powerful live fire, emphasizing its significant muzzle blast and recoil.
This video showcases a 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun, highlighting its historical significance and operational mechanics. Key details include its 1898 Watervliet Arsenal manufacture and a live-fire demonstration revealing its recoil and smoke characteristics. The content emphasizes the historical context and engineering of vintage artillery.
This video unboxes a sealed 'spam can' containing 25 inert 20mm M18A3 drill cartridges manufactured in March 1950. The presenter demonstrates opening the vintage container using its integrated key and inspects a cartridge, noting its headstamp. The can's interior includes a warning against food storage.
