USA Copied 20mm Ammo from Germans! A look at the USA 20x138mm cartridge case #military #history #ww2

Published on February 18, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video explores the 20x138mm belted cartridge case, originally German WWII ordnance used in Flak 30/38 guns. It details how the US captured and tested this ammunition, eventually producing their own '20MM T1' test rounds in 1941 via the Worcester Stamped Metal Company.

Quick Summary

The 20x138mm belted cartridge case was a German WWII anti-aircraft round. The US captured and tested this ammo, then produced their own '20MM T1' test rounds in 1941 via Worcester Stamped Metal Company.

Chapters

  1. 00:00German 20x138mm Cartridge Introduction
  2. 00:26US 20mm T1 Test Round Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the 20x138mm cartridge case used for in WWII?

The 20x138mm belted cartridge case was a German ammunition type primarily used during World War II in Flak 30 and Flak 38 anti-aircraft guns.

How did the US obtain 20mm ammunition during WWII?

The US military captured German 20x138mm ammunition for testing prior to entering the war. When this supply ran out, they began manufacturing their own test rounds.

What is the '20MM T1' cartridge?

The '20MM T1' is a US-made 20mm test round manufactured in 1941 by the Worcester Stamped Metal Company, developed after testing captured German 20x138mm ammunition.

Who manufactured the US '20MM T1' test rounds?

The US '20MM T1' test rounds were manufactured by the Worcester Stamped Metal Company (W.S.M.CO.), as indicated by the headstamp on the cartridge case.

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