This video provides an in-depth look at the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile, focusing on its tandem warhead. It details the function of copper shaped charges and their effectiveness against Explosive Reactive Armor. Live fire footage demonstrates the missile's top-attack capability and impact.
The FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile utilizes a tandem warhead with copper shaped charges. This design first detonates a precursor charge to neutralize Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA), followed by a main charge that fires a high-velocity jet to penetrate the target's primary armor.
The M47 Dragon is a man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile system designed for infantry use. It features an SU-36/P Infrared Tracker and an M222 launcher, with a 120mm missile carrying a 5.37 lbs M225 High Explosive warhead. The system was developed during the Cold War era and demonstrated capabilities for single-soldier operation.
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.
