This video provides a detailed look at the 30mm Mk317 Discarding SABOT ammunition, showcasing its components including the sabot, penetrator, and casing. It demonstrates the assembly process and how the rounds are linked using Mk15 links for the Mk44 Bushmaster II chain gun. The ASMR-style presentation highlights the precision and mechanical nature of this military-grade ordnance.
The Mk317 is a 30mm Discarding SABOT round designed for the Mk44 Bushmaster II chain gun. It uses a sabot that separates after firing, allowing a smaller penetrator to achieve high velocities. Mk15 links are used to belt feed this ammunition into the weapon system.
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.
