As an Artillery veteran, I feel like this video had more information than what was taught to us in Artillery School back in the day. Great video, subscribed!

Man I absolutely love this video. Super simple, neat, no technical jargon, no nonsense talk, no extra human noises. Mundane, straightforward, insightful. I want more of these on every topic possible in military hardware. Please keep making such high quality videos. Thankyou so much.

As an ex gunner, this was brilliant. I'd add a description of the variable size charges used. The reason the propellant is kept in bags is because they can be used to help with range. Fewer bags means lesser range. Determining the range needed also requires more or less charge/propellant, to reach the required range. Anyway, thanks for this

Man I agree w the comments below. I watch mil tech vids and NEVER seen one on any subject this well done. Concise and well illustrated. Im now a fan!

It seems that I've hit the gold mine of military technical animations. Straight and thorough explanation combined with detailed animation? No reason not to sub. Great content, keep up the good work!

Ok, as a gunner this was a fantastic video!! Very very well done

I served as a 89B (Ammunition Specialist) in Iraq… we operated a large ASP(Ammunition Supply Point) and we stored and issued large amounts of these weapons and many others. This video was outstanding! Refreshed my memory on many things I haven’t thought about in nearly two decades… and showed me things I never learned as an 89B. Thank you!

I was 13Bravo for 12 years until I got hurt. I was the ammo team chief for three years; I became a chief of a section after six years. Your short little video taught me more about the internal workings of fuzes and rounds we used than correspondence courses or training. Even as the Ammo Team Chief, my training didn't cover this stuff. Thank you for posting this. I got a few friends that are still serving, with whom I've shared your video. Good training :-)

The type of ammunition and whether the gun is self propelled (SP) or towed are independent. There are three types of large caliber ammunition: fixed, semi-fixed and separate loading. SP or towed guns can be designed to shoot any of these types.

Outstanding! I wish I saw this video 50 yes ago when I was in Artillery AIT at Ft. Sill, OK. I was ultimately assigned to a M110 Self Propelled Howitzer unit in Germany. Our guns projectile was 8 inches in diameter, weighed 200 hundred lbs and came up to my waist when stood up. It took 2 guys to lay the projectile down on a metal tray which was then lifted by 2 men and hooked up to a hydraulic ram which placed it into the breech of gun. One day during live fire the other guy that helped me load the projectile slipped and the tray dropped and the fused projectile tip hit the corner of the gun. The other screamed and I let out a holler myself. We thought we were going to be dead. They stopped the live firing to explain the shear pin that was in the fuse so that the thing wouldn't explode until it went through the barrel and spun thus snapping 5he shear pin and arming the projectile to explode. My Army experience was so intense that I still vividly remember my days on active duty 50 years ago!. Done some further research. Range was 15 to 20 milles. During that time. Czechoslovakia was communist So we were there to protect Europe. We had nuclear rounds on base. I remember we had a unit on base that took turns being active 24/7. If I remember correctly there were 5 guys in a group. Each had a sequence to do to arm the nuclear round. They had great duty Didn't do shit. They were there for one thing only. They never associated with us. They were secret ghosts. East Germany existed then. Berlin was right in the middle. If you had to go to Berlin, you could only fly in or take a train. If you took the train, you were advised to bring cigarettes. The train would be stopped on the way, boarded by armed guards, and they liked American cigarettes. They would question you less if you gave them cigarettes. Anyone make that train trip during early 70's?

This was the best vid on topic ive ever seen. Thanks for giving someone whom isnt in the military a brilliant explanation

I commanded a 105mm towed howitzer battery back in 1967. I truly enjoyed your excellent video. It was accurate and easy to understand. I'm sending the link to my great-grandson.

Amazing. I wouldn't know how to make this any more succinct or illustrative. Kudos to the animators!

Wow , thanks for giving a proper explanation I have learned a lot. You answered a bunch of questions that I was curious about.

Best doc style video on artillery I’ve ever seen on YT. Amazing amount of information & details. Nice work.

Out of all the videos I've seen about artillery this is been hands-down the most informative!

One of the clearest explanations of anything I've ever seen.

As a former Navy guy, this was very informative. We loaded all types of ordinance on our aircraft but the days of artillery type guns were long gone by the time I was in.

I’m going to say what many have already have said since it is clearly the absolute truth. This is by far the most underrated channel on KZfaq! Well done !

01:15 I love the grumpy gunners, totally not exited that they go to work LOL

Best detailed video of artillery I've been searching for this info for a while. 👊👍

This was outstanding pretty accurate! This channel is going places!

A week long AIT class in 10 minutes well done!

Highly informative, and answers questions I haven't gotten around to asking for decades.

I was in Vietnam serving on a 105 self propelled howitzer, I also worked in an Army ammunition plant where we manufactured 155mm, 175mm and 8 inch artillery shells. I seem to recall the 105 firecracker round that utilized air burst to deploy small explosive charges. There was also a round called the bee hive round the 105 version was loaded with 6,000 Fle-èchettes that were unleashed via a time delay fuse. I remember firing this round with the fuse set to muzzle action. This would result in a spread of darts 100 yards deep by 300 yards wide. Thanks for the video the comments are good too. Charlie battery 3rd battalion 6th artillery 52nd artillery group (I think) out of Pleiku 69 & 70

I always wanted to know this but I couldnt find this anywhere. Thank you very much sir ❤️❤️❤️

This is a really great video, with an easy to understand explanation of how artillery shells work. Thank you. subbed

Thank you so much for explaining how it works in a such simple and complete way at the same time, I've had no idea about the different tipes of artillery used in war. Excelent and exquisite video.

So I always wondered how those shells weren't constantly exploding, that interrupter device is genious!

Awesome animation quality! Simple explained without unnecessary words. Respect!

what a professional video! I learned a lot from this. Thanks

I remember back in the day when our artillery (The state of the art G5 and G6) of the South African Army was experimenting with "Base bleed" shells to extend the range of the 155. A certain Dr Bull was involved in the design...and was assassinated in his flat in Canada. If memory serves me correctly, they pinned it on Mossad. I was fortunate enough to be able to drive the G6 (self propelled artllery). A wonderful, fast and mobile piece of kit with very capable systems!

Congratulations Mr. Mscope: Your narrative is so far about the Clearest, Most adequately Detailed and satisfyingly- Articulate of ALL the informative or technical videos on ALL of KZfaq. I am a discriminating, scrutinizing, picky s.o.b. about a lot of things. So I wouldn't speak frivolously or disingenuously about your production. It reminds me of the detail and articulation that might be required (in my imagination) in a beginner level intro on a military training base classroom. You deserve an award of some sort in official recognition of your presentation's high Quality. If I were present in person I would gladly affix an honorary symbol of some kind to your lapel for the achievement of quality. Keep on truckin brother. 👏🏻👏🏻 👌🏻 👍🏻👍🏻

This is absolutely the best video I’ve seen this month. Thanks

EXCELLENT. It is amazing how well you picture and narrate ! Thank you for all your efforts, editing, & posting! You ARE APPRECIATED !!! Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

Having helped mfg, these devices years ago, (105 & 155mm) the Steel & aluminum component casings have to survive the launch, traveling to target to Become what they are Great informational video.

Thank you soo much 😘😘💖, from many years I was unable to understand impact fuze and time delay impact fuze mechanism!! Not only this video but this whole channel help me lot!! Thanks from heart ❤️🇮🇳..

This is the best animation I have Seen in youtube ever!

Just Subscribed and shared!! Awesome Video!! Everything is very informative, well explained and to the point! The comments are all on point too!!💯💥

Sliding block breeches are cooler than screw breeches. Hearing the clanging of the shell casing is satisfying.

great work, extremely well explained and presented! Thanks!!!

I always watch to the end!! You put some time in this, it's only right I give you 10 mins. Good stuff man.

I served in the Greek Artilery in mid 90s, on 105mm Howitzer mainly but also received training in 155mm and some old 25 pounders. Once in an exercise with the 105mm, we were on a hill and we would have to hit a moving target in the sea below. I do not remember what the distance was, definately a few km, was but this was supposed to be a direct hit (straight trajectory) and we used all 7 charges which was kind of rare. We usually used up to 5 or 6 for curved trajectories. As the barrel looked down aiming the target at a lower level the force of full charge sent the whole gun in the air, the wheels went up at least half a meter from the ground! Great work on the video, I recaled many things and learned a few details. The cutout cgi's of the detonators were amazingly informative!

I have been watching your videos recently, subscribed on the second one itself. I am loving the perfect no-nonsense, awesome animation, and straightforward explanations. Thank you for your videos, and you deserve many more subscribers.

FYI, this coming from an artilleryman, I can tell you for certain, that the 155mm HE projectile has a 50m kill radius and devastation radius of 100m (not saying you couldn't be killed from shrapnel at 100m away)! And the best way to put the weight of an 155 mm HE round is 95Lbs. And the only rounds really used are smoke, illum and HE, the Excalibur is just too expensive but accurate as hell! I actually got to be apart of the testing of the Excalibur round!

Good job explaining something I've wondered about for 50 years!

Wow super informative. Not that I really need but it's concise, neat and most importantly explains details I didn't knew (maybe most of us). Really nice schematics and illustrations that really explain well.

Man, this is top level quality content

Great video, would you please consider making one about optics and rangefinders of ww2 coastal guns?

Awesome team....thanks for sharing the information ❤

This video is great, super clear and straightforward with really nice graphics

Really useful source for learning about artilleries. Thank you.

I remember when I was so excited because I thought I'd found an ancient Roman bracelet while searching with my metal detector in the hills around my village. Turned out it was a copper driving ring from an artillery shell that the Americans used to defeat the last pockets of the Wermacht troops here in the Eifel. I had no idea that those rifling marks were caused by the barrel while firing. Great video!

This video was made so good. Lets see more. Awesome Job.

what a great video. The scattered mines shell I didnt even know about!

Very well explained and very informative Some Additional information is >>, 1. The the Proximity fuze are of two types, CVT (Controlled variable Time) and VT (Variable Time), the VT works as u explained However on CVT you can also set time which helps in crest clearance, i.e if there is a mountain in the flight path the CVT wont prime until it passes the crest. 2, The Projectiles are also weight marked i.e not all projectiles are of same weight so the difference from standard weight is shown on them to calculate correction. 3. SOme Projectiles have base bleed mechanism i,e to reduce wake at the back end of projectile thus increasing the range of a projectile with usage a concept of base drag reduction of the projectile. Reducing the base drag of projectile is accomplished by filling space behind the projectile base with combustion products to increase pressure to the value close to the ambient pressure. 4. The HEER Improved shell is specially designed for ranges of more than 40 km with very low dispersion. Its long-range capability has been obtained by optimizing the external ballistics via streamlining the body and equipping it with a base bleed unit to further reduce drag.

@Mscope • I just want to add my praise to everyone else's. I learned so many things that I can't enumerate them all. I was very interested in how you displayed the aerodynamics of the shell. I also really appreciated the cut-away of the projectiles, their use, and how they work with different fuses. This video is truly a work of art. Thank you. 🏆👍

This channel is going to explode, extremely informative, there is nothing like it no KZfaq.

Matsimus suggested this channel and it does not disappoint - damn fine video - I learned a lot

I was with a 198HOW (ABN) unit out of Bragg. We were in Polk for pre-deployment training, and I went with the captain and soldiers to burn all the leftover powder. You usually dig a trench in the shape of a cross, pack powder, and light the ends. All was going well until we lit the ends without moving the captain's Humvee that transported the powder. There were 3 M16s, a bunch of blank ammo, MREs, and best of all, a 155 HE round (to this day, I have no Fuking clue why that was in there). Well, the humvee caught fire. We all tried to grab everything but realized there was no hope, so we ran.....we ran forever to reach the wood line, went about 50 yards in, and jumped to the ground. So much time went by we all assumed it wouldn't go off. Most of the humvee was destroyed by fire but then a big ball of light and heat; then I thought my teeth were blown out by shockwave. The humvee went about 100 ft in the air; shrapnel flew past us through the trees. It was absolute chaos. This was my first month at my unit, and our captain was replaced, busted down in rank.

I was artillery for many years. Fantastic job with the info and animation. I wish this was around when I had to teach ammo classes. I just want to pint out 1 minor mistake. At around 1:54 you show the round loaded into the bore. The rotating band isn't making contact with the grooves in the bore making an airtight seal.

One of the best vids i have seen. 👍 Need to see more.

Content, info, editing, voice…. all 10/10 Well done

The capabilities of artillery impresses me every time. No wonder it’s so devastating (when used correctly). The one thing not mentioned here was DPICM, the one with like 80 submunitions in it. But the idea isn’t really different from the mines in mechanical function other than that it has immediate effect.

Those are some impressive animations. Well done, I predict your subscriber count will grow rapidly.

Man u talk to minds , thx for this Respect

Nice video. Even had a thank you at the end.

5:40 amazes me they can drop landmines but not food or ammo to ur troops

9:41 The proximity fuze was a HUGE advantage for the allied forces during WWII. We probably could've won the war without it but having it turned the war in the Pacific in our favor big time.

The best video Ive ever seen of this type subject. Well done.

I had no idea shells were so versatile. I thought they all exploded on impact. Awesome video!

Extremely well prepared video! Thank you for your great work👍

These videos explain things so clearly!

Very informative. Thanks!

I had no idea artillery was this advanced. Impressive!

Zelensky: "I'll take your entire stock!"

As someone who didn't know anything about artillery before, thank you, it's pretty good at explaining things for dummies

As a former gunner myself, I really appreciate this detailed breakdown of how the ammunition works. It's amazing to see how the size of the charges can be adjusted to help with range, and how the number of bags used affects the distance the shell can travel. It's also interesting to learn about the process of determining the range needed and adjusting the amount of propellant accordingly. Thanks for sharing this informative video!

Thanks for a great content. It was extremely interesting to know how it works in the western countries.

Excellent presentation. The former existence of U.S. 155mm nuclear shells using linear implosion of ellipsoid plutonium pits is not relevant, but I thought I'd mention it.

Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Really well explained video! Might be a little quick for those without some arms knowledge but it's still good learning.

This was very interesting. Loved the detail. Would the "Excalibur" round function anything like these rounds explained or is that round a whole different story?

informative and clearly explained - 10 minutes of pure information instead of stupid half-knowledge by so-called and self-appointed "military experts" here on youtube. I was in the army for a few years so I think I know what I'm talking about. Sir - Abo+like! 🚀👍

Thank you. this was helpful

Great, this video has fully answered my question about shells construction. Thanks

This was so good. You should redo your original video on mortar systems, and make it as thorough as this one.

uncased propellant charges are so vulnerable that's why Russian tanks regularly cook off when hit.

Very detailed how to make artillery! Shows the actual technology 🎉.

Thanks for the good explanation.!!!

When I was in the Navy, we used to run out on the forecastle after a gun shoot and pick up the propellent grains. They were about 1/4" diameter and about 1" long.

I always wondered when putting in the projectile it doesn't fall out due to a steap angle from the breach.

Wow, brilliant explanation and nice crisp graphics. Thanks

Great information is given about artillery ammunitions. Nice work!!

the one thing I didn't understand is on the time delay fuse that rotating band of gunpowder that's set. how do you increase or decrease the amount of time? I would think that it would have to be shortened or lengthened

This works best when aimed at Moscow

Awesome video! Thanks!

now i can understand how the ammunition of towed artillery works. Thank you for your video. 👍👍👍😘😍😘

This channel is amazing.

Awesome vid. Thanks.