This video provides a demonstration of a World War II era mortar, showcasing its operation using a 2 3/4 inch shotgun shell as a propellant. The description highlights the limitations of this method, explaining that a live mortar shell would achieve significantly greater distances, over a mile and a half, and are rocket-propelled, negating the need for a shotgun shell. The video suggests that using a longer 3 1/2 inch shotgun shell or packing more powder would increase the projectile's range. The demonstration is presented as a quick overview from a military museum.
This video explores the Gyrojet Carbine, Mark 1 Model B, a unique and futuristic firearm. The description highlights the Gyrojet's innovative rocket-propelled projectile system, designed to be lighter and cheaper than traditional firearms by circumventing high internal pressures. It details the advantages of the rocket fuel combustion and the spin-stabilization mechanism. Despite its creative concept, the Gyrojet faced intrinsic accuracy issues that prevented its market success. The video focuses on a rare carbine variant from MB Associates, with only a few hundred produced in two models.
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