Firing an RPG (American-Made Airtronics)

This video celebrates a subscriber milestone by demonstrating the power of an RPG-7. The host fires the weapon at a distant target, resulting in a significant explosion. The content highlights the destructive capability of the RPG-7 in a simulated combat scenario, with a humorous tone.

This video showcases a large collection of RPG-7 rockets and related components, including vintage crates, various rocket types, and cutaway models revealing internal mechanisms. It highlights the scale of military surplus and provides technical details on the RPG-7 launcher and PG-7V rocket.

This video showcases the RPG-7 in stunning slow-motion, highlighting its operational dynamics and impact. Larry Vickers shares his operational experience and stresses the importance of training with this system. The montage features soldiers firing the RPG-7 at a military range, with decommissioned tanks serving as targets, emphasizing the weapon's destructive potential.

This video tests the destructive power of an RPG-7 variant, the PSRL-1, against a ballistic dummy. The test reveals the catastrophic damage caused by the 40mm rocket, completely obliterating the simulated torso and spine. The findings debunk the myth of surviving a direct RPG hit, emphasizing the weapon's lethal capabilities.

This YouTube video features a translated segment from Ian McCollum's "Forgotten Weapons" channel, focusing on the RPG-7. The video explores this iconic anti-tank weapon, delving into its design, history, and potential for continued relevance. The description highlights the collaborative effort behind the translation, crediting Ivan Stolyarov for his contribution. An English version of the video is also provided for broader accessibility.

This short video showcases a soldier, Nikko Ortiz, demonstrating the handling of an RPG-7 launcher. While lacking dialogue, the visuals depict proper firing stance and weapon preparation. The content highlights the RPG-7's specifications, including its dual caliber designation for launcher and rocket, and its military application.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.