This video explores the 152mm M81 Gun Launcher, a unique weapon system designed for the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 tanks, capable of firing both conventional rounds and the Shillelagh missile. The expert-level presentation details the demilitarization process of a 1968 Watervliet Arsenal unit, showcasing various ammunition types including training projectiles, high explosive rounds, and historical naval shells.
The M81 Gun Launcher was a 152mm weapon system for the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 tanks, capable of firing both conventional rounds and the Shillelagh guided missile. Demilitarization, often involving torch cuts, ensures safety for civilian ownership.
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.
