This guide details the loading and charging procedure for the 20mm Mark-11 AutoCannon, as demonstrated by technicians. It highlights the use of a specific 'Pocket Charger' tool by Hughes Tool Company for manual cycling. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on access to rare military ordnance and knowledge of naval aviation history.
The 20mm Mark-11 AutoCannon, used in the Mk 4 Gun Pod on U.S. Navy aircraft like the A-4 Skyhawk, features a twin-barrel revolving cylinder mechanism and fires at an impressive 70 rounds per second. A specialized Hughes Tool Company 'Pocket Charger' is used for manual cycling.
This review provides a detailed look at the Finnish L-39 Lahti anti-tank rifle, nicknamed 'Norsupyssy'. The video demonstrates its operation, including loading the 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB cartridges, charging the heavy bolt, and adjusting the specialized sights. Live fire showcases the rifle's significant muzzle blast, recoil, and gas-operated cycling, highlighting its role as a formidable anti-armor weapon from WWII. The instruction comes from an experienced individual knowledgeable in handling rare heavy ordnance.
This guide details the operation and firing of the 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun. It covers essential steps from carriage preparation and barrel elevation to breech operation, projectile loading, and firing. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling of historical mechanical systems and period-accurate projectiles, showcasing the gun's recoil and smoke production. Instruction is provided by an expert with high authority in historical ordnance.
This video demonstrates the expert opening of a sealed 'spam can' containing 20mm M18A3 drill cartridges, manufactured in March 1950. The presenter, exhibiting high authority and expertise in handling vintage military surplus, utilizes the can's integrated opener. The process highlights the inspection of headstamps and the important safety warning found inside the container regarding its use for food storage.
