Inkunzi Strike 20mm Grenade MG

Published on January 20, 2023
Duration: 25:58

This entry details the Inkunzi Strike 20mm Grenade MG, a unique weapon designed to bridge the gap between traditional machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. Expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides a deep dive into its South African origins, design by Tony Neophytou under Denel Land Systems, and its innovative features like belt-feeding and a vertically traveling locking block. The weapon fires specialized 20x42mm rounds, offering enhanced direct-fire capability against vehicles and fortified positions compared to standard 40mm grenade systems.

Quick Summary

The Inkunzi Strike is a 20mm machine gun from South Africa, designed by Tony Neophytou. It fires 20x42mm rounds, bridging the gap between 7.62mm machine guns and 40mm grenade launchers by offering enhanced direct-fire explosive capability with improved portability and a flatter trajectory.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:15Origin and Design Background
  3. 02:03Concept and Role
  4. 03:58Ballistics and Advantages
  5. 06:25Ammunition and Feeding
  6. 08:19Internal Mechanics and Disassembly
  7. 12:27Trigger and Safety Systems
  8. 15:09Locking and Firing Cycle
  9. 22:31Operation and Mounting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Inkunzi Strike 20mm Grenade MG?

The Inkunzi Strike is a 20mm machine gun developed in South Africa, designed by Tony Neophytou. It aims to combine the portability of a 7.62mm machine gun with the area-impact capability of a 40mm grenade launcher, firing specialized 20x42mm rounds.

What are the key features of the Inkunzi Strike 20mm MG?

Key features include its 20x42mm caliber, belt-fed operation using NSV/DShK links, an open-bolt, short-recoil system, a unique recoil-assisted delinking mechanism, and a detachable trigger assembly with dual buffer springs.

What is the intended role of the Inkunzi Strike 20mm MG?

Its intended role is to provide direct-fire capability against vehicles and targets behind cover, offering a flatter trajectory and shorter flight time than 40mm grenades, while maintaining better portability than heavier crew-served weapons.

Who designed the Inkunzi Strike 20mm MG and where was it developed?

The Inkunzi Strike was designed by Tony Neophytou under contract with Denel Land Systems in South Africa. Production was halted due to financial issues at Denel.

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