Videos tagged with Tungsten
This video delves into the specifics of the 30mm Tungsten Kinetic Penetrator, a type of armor-piercing discarding sabot (APSDS) ammunition. The title highlights its military application and hints at the underlying physics involved in its projectile capabilities. This type of round is designed for high-velocity impact and penetration of hardened targets, making it a significant topic for those interested in military ordnance and ballistics.
This video showcases a 30x173mm Tungsten Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer (APFSDST) round manufactured by Honeywell. It features a cross-section of a GAU-8 Avenger barrel and demonstrates the loading and firing of the projectile. The footage highlights the sabot petals discarding as the penetrator achieves an impressive velocity of 5,000 feet per second. This ammunition was originally developed for the GAU-8 cannon in the Goalkeeper CIWS and is also authorized for the Bushmaster II chain gun.











