This video delves into Project SALVO, a historical initiative launched in 1951 aimed at enhancing combat hit probability through specialized ammunition like flechettes and multi-projectile rounds. The focus is on testing the M198 Duplex Ball, a 7.62x51mm round designed to fire two projectiles simultaneously with controlled dispersion. The description notes its brief field deployment before the project's conclusion with the adoption of the M16 rifle and 5.56mm ammunition. The content highlights a unique and historically significant firearm development.
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