Rockets, Launchers, and Rounds Museum Shipment & Shop Update #military #army #surplus #army #edc

Published on October 17, 2025
Duration: 2:56

This entry details the process of receiving, identifying, and documenting a significant shipment of military ordnance for museum display. It highlights the expertise required for handling historical weapons, including the restoration and in-house manufacturing of components like SMAW rockets and AT4 projectiles. The guide emphasizes meticulous cataloging and safety protocols for dealing with potentially hazardous historical military items, showcasing a high level of technical knowledge from the Ordnance.com team.

Quick Summary

Ordnance.com provided an expert update on a museum shipment of military ordnance, detailing items like 83mm SMAW rockets (in-house reproductions), AT4 projectiles with custom aluminum bodies, and Javelin missile containers. The demonstration included an explanation of EFP technology used in anti-armor warheads, showcasing deep technical knowledge in ordnance restoration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Shop Update & Museum Shipment
  2. 00:18Recoilless Rifles & SMAW Rockets
  3. 00:44AT4 & Bazooka Components
  4. 01:05RPG-7 & Carl Gustaf Rounds
  5. 01:23Javelin Missile & Mortar Systems
  6. 01:48AT4 Launcher Variants
  7. 02:26Mortar Bipod & EFP Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of military ordnance were included in the museum shipment from Ordnance.com?

The shipment contained a diverse array of military ordnance, including restored and unrestored items like the 106mm Recoilless Rifle, 4.5-inch spin-stabilized rockets, 83mm SMAW rockets, AT4 projectiles, RPG-7 rounds, Carl Gustaf rounds, Javelin missile containers, and M252 mortar components.

What is unique about the 83mm SMAW rockets shown in the video?

The 83mm SMAW rockets featured are 100% in-house reproductions manufactured by Ordnance.com. They are available in both HEAA (High Explosive Anti-Armor) and HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose) variants, showcasing advanced restoration and manufacturing capabilities.

What technical details were provided about the AT4 projectile and Javelin missile container?

The AT4 projectile has a custom-machined aluminum body with a steel parkerized tip. The Javelin missile container, a product of a Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Joint Venture, weighs 96 lbs.

What is EFP technology as demonstrated in the video?

EFP stands for Explosively Formed Projectile. The video shows a copper cone that, when subjected to explosive force, deforms to create a high-velocity penetrator, a critical component in many modern anti-armor warheads.

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