20mm TUNGSTEN SHRAPNEL Anti-Personnel Round Disassembly Rh202 Autocannon Ammo #military #gun #bullet

Published on February 2, 2024
Duration: 0:36

This video provides a detailed disassembly of a 20x139mm Tungsten Shrapnel Anti-Personnel (APERS) round used in the Rheinmetall Rh-202 autocannon. It showcases the internal fuse components and reveals the payload of tungsten shrapnel balls. The presentation emphasizes a methodical approach to ordnance handling and disassembly.

Quick Summary

The video demonstrates the disassembly of a 20x139mm Tungsten Shrapnel Anti-Personnel (APERS) round, often used in the Rheinmetall Rh-202 autocannon. Key steps include external inspection, projectile removal, fuse disassembly, and revealing the payload of tungsten shrapnel balls.

Chapters

  1. 00:00External Inspection & Markings
  2. 00:05Projectile Removal from Casing
  3. 00:15Fuse Assembly Disassembly
  4. 00:25Shrapnel Payload Reveal
  5. 00:30Complete Component Layout

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of round is shown in the video?

The video features a 20x139mm Tungsten Shrapnel Anti-Personnel (APERS) round. This type of ammunition is designed to disperse numerous small tungsten balls upon detonation, creating an area effect against personnel.

What autocannon is this 20mm ammunition typically used with?

This 20x139mm ammunition is commonly associated with autocannons such as the Rheinmetall Rh-202. Other compatible platforms include the Hispano-Suiza HS-820, Oerlikon KAD, GIAT F2, Vektor G1-2, and M139.

What is the primary payload of this 20mm APERS round?

The primary payload consists of numerous small tungsten shrapnel balls. These are designed to fragment and disperse, maximizing the anti-personnel effect over a wider area when the round detonates.

What are the key steps in disassembling this 20mm round?

The disassembly involves an external inspection, unscrewing and removing the projectile from the casing, carefully disassembling the nose fuse components, and finally opening the projectile body to reveal the shrapnel payload.

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