This behind-the-scenes look at the movie 'Greyhound' showcases the preparation and testing of twin 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns. Technicians at Ordnance.com meticulously mount drum magazines and perform mechanical test-cycling to ensure functionality for filming. Actors receive training on the weapon systems aboard a museum ship, simulating combat scenarios.
Technicians at Ordnance.com prepared twin 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns for the movie 'Greyhound' by mounting drum magazines and performing mechanical test-cycling. Actors were trained on the weapon systems aboard a ship deck, simulating combat scenarios.
This video provides an in-depth look at a WWII-era 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun spider sight, manufactured by General Motors. It features a detailed unboxing of the sight and its technical manual, Ordnance Pamphlet No. 911. The presenter demonstrates the sight's components, including adjustment knobs and the unique spider reticle, and shows its mounting on a replica Oerlikon gun for lead compensation.
This video showcases the meticulous restoration and mounting of a 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun. It highlights the installation of a custom vertical display stand and a large drum magazine with dummy rounds. Close-up views reveal detailed markings, including '20 MM MK 4 MOD 1' and receiver inscriptions, emphasizing the quality of the restoration and the historical significance of this naval weapon.
This video provides an in-depth unboxing and inspection of the experimental XM27 Gun Mount Control Assembly, designed for the 20mm HS-820 autocannon. Key components, including the traverse mechanism and control handles manufactured by KDI Bauer Corp, are detailed. The assembly is presented alongside the HS-820 autocannon, highlighting its integration with military hardware and experimental defense systems.
This video demonstrates the powerful .787 caliber Lahti L-39 anti-tank rifle, focusing on its recoil characteristics during firing. It details the process of loading the massive 20mm rounds into the magazine and showcases the rifle's significant rearward movement. The footage also includes slow-motion impact analysis, highlighting the destructive kinetic energy of the projectile.
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.
