THIS is a CLIP! "Garand Hand" 40mm M811 High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating Round M247 L/70

Published on April 19, 2025
Duration: 0:35

This video details the 40mm M811 High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating round, often used with the M247 Sergeant York anti-aircraft gun system. It highlights the round's construction, its assembly into a 4-round clip, and the loading process into the L/70 gun. The 'Garand Hand' moniker refers to the potential pinch hazard during clip insertion.

Quick Summary

The 40mm M811 round is a High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating (HEI-PD) munition used with the M247 Sergeant York anti-aircraft gun. Rounds are loaded in 4-round clips, and the process carries a risk of injury known as the 'Garand Hand' due to the large clip size.

Chapters

  1. 00:00M811 Round Inspection
  2. 00:12Casing and Clip Assembly
  3. 00:21Loading the M247 System ('Garand Hand')
  4. 00:29Live Fire Footage: M247 Sergeant York

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'Garand Hand' refer to in the context of the M247 L/70 gun?

The 'Garand Hand' nickname refers to the potential risk of injury, specifically pinching, that operators face when manually loading the large 4-round clips of 40mm ammunition into the M247 Sergeant York anti-aircraft gun's feed mechanism.

What type of ammunition is the 40mm M811 round?

The 40mm M811 round is classified as a High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating (HEI-PD) munition. This means it is designed to detonate on impact, delivering both explosive and incendiary effects.

How were the 40mm rounds loaded into the M247 Sergeant York?

The 40mm M811 rounds were loaded into the M247 Sergeant York system via 4-round clips. These clips were inserted into the gun's feed mechanism, a process that carried a risk of injury known as the 'Garand Hand'.

What is the significance of the L/70 designation for the Bofors gun?

The 'L/70' designation for the Bofors gun refers to its barrel length, indicating it has a length of 70 calibers. This signifies a longer barrel compared to earlier models, potentially offering higher muzzle velocity and accuracy.

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