The crazy firepower in American jets

We're trying something a little different today with a short, unscripted video from Alex Hollings. This time, Alex covers the massive scale of the rounds fired by weapon systems like the M61 Vulcan in many American fighters and the massive GAU-8 carried by the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II.
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  • @funwithcars3154
    @funwithcars3154 Жыл бұрын

    Alex so far I’ve enjoyed all of your KZread content including today’s format. I’d be only too happy to have some vids like this in between your regular weekly main vids. Keep up the great work mate. 👌

  • @wedot1

    @wedot1

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll second that.

  • @RazyrDiarmait

    @RazyrDiarmait

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll third this.

  • @nomore-constipation

    @nomore-constipation

    Жыл бұрын

    Just as long as he does not mean those YT "shorts" type videos. I personally am not a fan of those

  • @traceymoran8344

    @traceymoran8344

    Жыл бұрын

    I wholeheartedly agree keep it in today’s format Alex. Nothing wrong with the change, your content is brilliant.

  • @garretthurtt6254
    @garretthurtt6254 Жыл бұрын

    I avoid other social media platforms now days. So this kinda post is great and would love to see more of it.

  • @hashtagunderscore3173

    @hashtagunderscore3173

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Also TikTok seems to be just cancer so I’ll never use that crap.

  • @PeekabooGram

    @PeekabooGram

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hashtagunderscore3173 Same here. I believe the name 'tiktok' was used to represent the days, months, years, and lives wasted watching the type of content that's mostly found there.

  • @sclarin2

    @sclarin2

    Жыл бұрын

    agree I do not do Tik Tok so it's nice to see the shorter videos here

  • @bertg.6056
    @bertg.605610 ай бұрын

    You don't need a script, Alex!! A great presentation, keep 'em coming.

  • @davidhegmann8077
    @davidhegmann807710 ай бұрын

    Short Accurate and Impressive. Long live the 'Warthog' !!!

  • @cmm30
    @cmm3011 ай бұрын

    All of your content....love it man. You choose the format...we will eat it up.

  • @excrementicranium6863
    @excrementicranium6863 Жыл бұрын

    Never been in the military but I love this channel and your presentation. I don't know how I discovered this channel but I've been here since you were a very small channel. I learn much from your airpower videos.

  • @mikedrop4421

    @mikedrop4421

    Жыл бұрын

    Me neither but I watch everything he uploads. I absolutely love the topics and his ability to explain everything in enough detail to leave me feeling like I have a solid grasp on the subject but not so in depth I feel like something may have gone over my head.

  • @Leo137156

    @Leo137156

    Жыл бұрын

    I love your ID man. If my Latin does not fail me, it means "Manure Head" to be kind. Or to be more precise, "Manure Skull" since Capita would be Head. LoL Great.

  • @bidav2114

    @bidav2114

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. I've rewatched some of his videos

  • @jeremyholland4527
    @jeremyholland4527 Жыл бұрын

    I saw you were used in a professional reference in a news article I found on Facebook in regards to the F-35 J-31 comparison. I was pointing at it like the Leonardo Decaprio meme! Keep up the awesome content!

  • @frankjrmuchnok2647
    @frankjrmuchnok2647 Жыл бұрын

    Alex, It’s nice to see a face connected to the text. Love “Airpower”. I think that it’s also helpful to see the size of the various rounds used by the military since most people don’t realize the difference between 5.56 and 30mm. The GAU8 Avenger is amazing. 65 RPS of depleted Uranium rounds !!! How can you not love the A10. Also, when the cyclic rate is stated it misrepresents the actual firepower of the gun. Saying that a gun has a cyclic rate of 4,000 RPM ignores the fact that the magazine only holds 1,000 rounds (Example). Same with the M16/M4 rifles. I don’t think that most folks understand magazines capacities vs. actual RPM when magazine changes are included.

  • @jevinliu4658

    @jevinliu4658

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, if your A10 gets shot by multiple MANPADs, I'm not so sure anymore.

  • @chrissartain4430
    @chrissartain4430 Жыл бұрын

    You are The Source of Information we all Trust. The detail is over the top and is what we have come to know as the voice of Sandbox and All things Aircraft. Thank you!

  • @spankflaps1365
    @spankflaps1365 Жыл бұрын

    My friend had a shotgun ride in a F4 Phantom (in the 80’s). The pilot had to empty the 20mm M61 cannon (into the Mediterranean Sea), he said the whole aircraft shook when it was fired. 😃

  • @44R0Ndin

    @44R0Ndin

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmm, "had to" empty the 20mm cannon into the sea, when they had someone riding shotgun. Sure buddy, I'll believe that 😉 After all, the people in the military are just the big boys with the big toys after all, and why shouldn't they be allowed to have fun once in a while? I mean technically ammunition does have an expiration date, at least if you want it to be reliable, so maybe they were telling the truth. That being said, they did choose a particularly... satisfying way of "disposing" of the ammunition.

  • @mrbrittas3254

    @mrbrittas3254

    11 ай бұрын

    because you sport a red dwarf profile pic ill be kind and just call BS rather than gill you :)

  • @BadccVoid
    @BadccVoid Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating!! I don't like the trend towards Shorts lately (which I refuse to consume).. BUT this length & longer are perfect for things that aren't fleshed out into a full video and I would love to see more.

  • @gpridgenjr1781
    @gpridgenjr1781 Жыл бұрын

    Thank, Alex! Enjoyed your short form presentation. Also great to put a face with your voice. Keep us the great work with all of your videos. Thank you for your service in the Marine Corps!

  • @sesmeltz1965
    @sesmeltz1965 Жыл бұрын

    I like short form. I have to squeeze a 20 min video into a commute - and obviously only listen. A 7 min video like this is watched while preparing dinner.

  • @ryokolynn6948
    @ryokolynn6948 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing all those ammo, especially those 3 bigger rounds....never seen it in such comparision way before...Good Job !

  • @asherwiggin6456
    @asherwiggin6456 Жыл бұрын

    Alex leaning into the camera while talking about the GAU-8 is now a part of my nightmares

  • @W1ckedRcL
    @W1ckedRcL Жыл бұрын

    I like the short format for stuff that doesn't fit in a full video. And it's good that you put it here because I don't use tiktok.

  • @JonHuhnMedical
    @JonHuhnMedical Жыл бұрын

    That thing fires a round faster than my tv can draw a new frame.

  • @jeffwest5783
    @jeffwest5783 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the eye expression at 06:02 to 06:03... that says it all... no words needed!!!

  • @edsalinas9996
    @edsalinas9996 Жыл бұрын

    Loved It, Scott...What you could have talked about is WHY the bullet for the A - 10 is made out of depleted uranium. It's used to penetrate the armor on a tank. You need something super hard to do so.

  • @rayblack9657
    @rayblack9657 Жыл бұрын

    I like this version of air power you got my vote!

  • @doncalypso
    @doncalypso Жыл бұрын

    I think the off-the-cuff shorter videos here on KZread are good... Keep them coming!

  • @its2three4
    @its2three4 Жыл бұрын

    No please do more of this sort of content. I love it!

  • @Zomby1Woof
    @Zomby1Woof Жыл бұрын

    Wow, those are some impressive bullets and guns. I have a couple of shells from the Grumman F14 Tomcat. I used to work there back in the 80's and was able to get them for souvenirs. It's also good to see the face behind the voice.

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Жыл бұрын

    Mahalo for bringing the nostalgia to this old ammo geezer!

  • @nictheflick
    @nictheflick Жыл бұрын

    Very well done presenting on cam. IMO the best military youtube account out there. Cheers from Sweden.

  • @ronaldhee6608
    @ronaldhee6608 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely delighted to see the face behind the voice! Yes, please do more.

  • @idandez
    @idandez Жыл бұрын

    Another fan of your 'regular' posts... this works too! Glad to put a face to a voice/channel. Looking forward to future posts. One of the few channels I opted for notifications whenever you publish new content. Best to you and yours.

  • @crojoe99
    @crojoe9911 ай бұрын

    I really like this format. I think that time investment is one of the keys that someone thinks of before beginning a new video. Keep up the very good work.

  • @tobucksy
    @tobucksy Жыл бұрын

    I like this format, too, Alex. Keep doing both. Flexibility’s a good thing!

  • @BV-fr8bf
    @BV-fr8bf Жыл бұрын

    Deeply appreciate this format!

  • @jeffrymilton1093
    @jeffrymilton1093 Жыл бұрын

    Love the new format Alex on KZread. Thanks.

  • @dammy
    @dammy Жыл бұрын

    Always nice to see a human associated with the voice. Unlike many channels that use artificial voice programs.

  • @AccordGTR
    @AccordGTR Жыл бұрын

    What a classic professional voice-over talent you are!

  • @DaRadicalCavy
    @DaRadicalCavy Жыл бұрын

    Definitely appreciate having on KZread. I vowed never to use tictok and has been one of best decisions made but sucks to miss out

  • @varuns00
    @varuns00 Жыл бұрын

    Love your enthusiasm for caliber in this video 🤣

  • @sfoeric
    @sfoeric Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Really crazy seeing all these types of munitions side by side too.

  • @1975KyleDavid
    @1975KyleDavid Жыл бұрын

    I'm all up for it if you have more short videos like this one. It's nice to have a short video to watch that gets to the point when I don't have the time to watch your usual videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @ocn2u
    @ocn2u Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't matter which side of the camera or video you're on I learn from you every time I watch

  • @ricardoarmenta3766
    @ricardoarmenta3766 Жыл бұрын

    Love your content, glad you’re doing new things, keep the great info/opinions rolling in my guy

  • @johnbruder6476
    @johnbruder6476 Жыл бұрын

    Defiantly like the short form mixed in! Semper Fi

  • @MattHuey
    @MattHuey Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed it man!!💯👍👍 i didn't realize how big of a difference the A-10 bullets were!! i would have like to see a few other rounds mentioned!👍Good stuff!

  • @IronHammer59
    @IronHammer59 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding format Alex. Keep it up and thank you!

  • @SocratesVO
    @SocratesVO Жыл бұрын

    Well-made long-form content is hard to find here on YT. While this quickie video is certainly good, I prefer your longer vids.

  • @Kevin-lo7se
    @Kevin-lo7se Жыл бұрын

    The short form content is great. Loved the video.

  • @BuffaloA10
    @BuffaloA10 Жыл бұрын

    Alex - in the video you gave dated info when you said the GAU-8 range is only 4k - that was true until the mid 90s ONLY because the AF initially only paid to seek eagle (test) the gun out to that range - a cost driven artificial limit NOT a ballistics/accuracy driven limit. Therefore the early A-10 LASTE computers capped the computed gun solution to about that range - IOW you did not get a computed firing solution until you were inside the (artificially capped) range in the LASTE computer. THEN in the early 90s the AF used new increases in computing power and software to develop ballistics out as far as it could work. IOW if the tgt/aircraft altitude/speed/winds/etc allowed a solution you would get one. I have accurately shot the gun and hit a target at over FIVE (5) miles slant range - I was at medium altitude and using the HUD in expanded mode.

  • @kf7tkj
    @kf7tkj Жыл бұрын

    I like this format, I also like your normal format, keep it up! Thanks!

  • @ericwicklund3410
    @ericwicklund3410 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex - please continue posting the short form videos. I enjoyed this one and would like to see more.

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Жыл бұрын

    This was fascinating and terrifying Alex, thank you 👍

  • @dreamhunter2973
    @dreamhunter2973 Жыл бұрын

    So glad to see you in person....🤩🔥

  • @Kenny-yl9pc
    @Kenny-yl9pc Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate every bit of content from you since I am not on Tiktok and such I am pleased to see it here on YT

  • @skykeg4978
    @skykeg4978 Жыл бұрын

    Alex……….I like this format as a compliment to your outstanding regular series. Thanks.

  • @williamevanikoff9756
    @williamevanikoff9756 Жыл бұрын

    Short and fun!!! Who can't love the A-10?

  • @herbertkeithmiller
    @herbertkeithmiller Жыл бұрын

    Yes I do enjoy your short of content because you continue to supply detailed accurate information I would love to see more of your tick tock concert.

  • @rolandschleicher7458
    @rolandschleicher7458 Жыл бұрын

    Love the "short" format.

  • @jhonylg4045
    @jhonylg4045 Жыл бұрын

    Yes please, bring more of these videos. this formate os great too Alex.

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 Жыл бұрын

    Love the format. Love the show and tell

  • @mechdude1
    @mechdude1 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE......IT❤️..... I knew there was differences... But holy cow the way you presented it... Fantastic 😉👍

  • @MarioFachini
    @MarioFachini Жыл бұрын

    Loved it @Alex thanks for sharing :)

  • @tomhodnett402
    @tomhodnett402 Жыл бұрын

    I loved this episode!!!

  • @michaelripperger5674
    @michaelripperger5674 Жыл бұрын

    Love the format ! Keep it up

  • @scottwasik79
    @scottwasik7911 ай бұрын

    Yup more please

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 Жыл бұрын

    Love the channel and love this format!

  • @andrewwoodard8340
    @andrewwoodard8340 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, please do more of these.

  • @zeuso.1947
    @zeuso.1947 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this form and seeing you in person.

  • @travisedmonds4214
    @travisedmonds4214 Жыл бұрын

    I like this. I would have like muzzle velocity and weight per round too but just getting a better understanding or size in a short video is nice

  • @TexanUSMC8089
    @TexanUSMC8089 Жыл бұрын

    A real person instead of a computer voice. I subbed. Semper Fi.

  • @icare7151
    @icare7151 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome short form, please keep more coming!

  • @hvaffornoget5994
    @hvaffornoget5994 Жыл бұрын

    a Brrrtt!!! compilation at the end would do nicely.

  • @BrianRhodes9763
    @BrianRhodes9763 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Alex, this shortened format is just fine. You can keep them coming.

  • @brian_castro
    @brian_castro Жыл бұрын

    First video I’ve ever watched your channel. I’m hooked after watching this video! Keep making more!

  • @MeMyselfI_69
    @MeMyselfI_69 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!! Keep em coming

  • @BubbiAndersen
    @BubbiAndersen9 ай бұрын

    INCREDIBLY GOOD VIDEO. I teach in the Danish army. Can I use your video to show the size ratio between the simple calibers. It's just a bit of a shame that you didn't have 7.62mm Nato with you, which is used in most LMG weapons.

  • @Andre5225
    @Andre5225 Жыл бұрын

    @Alex I love this short form presso! I’m a big fan of both your channel & your articles.

  • @Li.Siyuan
    @Li.Siyuan Жыл бұрын

    Keep these coming, please.

  • @brianvosburgh1720
    @brianvosburgh1720 Жыл бұрын

    I don't recall ever not liking something you have done and this is no exception but because you asked I would tell you I prefer the longer episodes but I don't think you can do any wrong. 👍🇺🇲

  • @Coch157
    @Coch157 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the short you did today Alex, keep it coming!

  • @ronammologist16
    @ronammologist16 Жыл бұрын

    Great work, Alex. Follow your heart on the subject of content.

  • @ericbelle2383
    @ericbelle2383 Жыл бұрын

    Love it dude keep them coming.

  • @dustinvandenberg2375
    @dustinvandenberg2375 Жыл бұрын

    I love this format !!! Keep up the great work

  • @MrChicanoRadio
    @MrChicanoRadio Жыл бұрын

    I like this form of content, as well. Thanks, Alex.

  • @saparotrob7888
    @saparotrob7888 Жыл бұрын

    That's the best A.I. avatar I've ever seen.

  • @vinnie1889
    @vinnie1889 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, good to meet you, great voice you have! Love the military stuff, awesome

  • @ice-xv1hi
    @ice-xv1hi Жыл бұрын

    You have a great voice for voice-over! This was good, too.

  • @michaeld.tolbert8542
    @michaeld.tolbert8542 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Really enjoyed this informative short

  • @angelarch5352
    @angelarch5352 Жыл бұрын

    More short form please, that was cool!

  • @RobertJones-ux6nc
    @RobertJones-ux6nc Жыл бұрын

    I loved seeing the size comparison on the rounds. Most of mine are the .45ACP, 5.56MM, 7.62MM, and .50 BGM.

  • @basilboris
    @basilboris Жыл бұрын

    Loved the short form video. 👍

  • @jerrydavis6638
    @jerrydavis6638 Жыл бұрын

    Rock on ALEX great vid & content. You just keep them coming

  • @lepompier132
    @lepompier132 Жыл бұрын

    I Love this format. show more. great job.

  • @ddegn
    @ddegn Жыл бұрын

    Vertical video is a crime against humanity so I greatly prefer this format on KZread.

  • @theironblitz
    @theironblitz Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I like this format of your content. Thank you!

  • @teddy.d174
    @teddy.d174 Жыл бұрын

    Love this video Alex and I’d appreciate more like them on KZread, because I choose not to download TikTok. I appreciate you and your fantastic content.

  • @Harryjmacneil
    @Harryjmacneil Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Alex! ♥️

  • @Egodriver71
    @Egodriver71 Жыл бұрын

    A-10s nose gear was offset so the firing barrel of the GAU-8 would be mounted along the centerline of the airplane

  • @ronniesbrain
    @ronniesbrain Жыл бұрын

    Love this format

  • @sauxybanana2332
    @sauxybanana2332 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the fact you tried, freaking awesome!

  • @michaelarmstrong8506
    @michaelarmstrong8506 Жыл бұрын

    Keep the videos coming. Any and all styles are wanted. Semper Fi

  • @philippedemoulin2902
    @philippedemoulin2902 Жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Thx some more plz.

  • @alt5494
    @alt5494 Жыл бұрын

    Always found it entertaining that the A10 has a heavier weight of fire than almost every anti air vehicle with only the cannon^_^

  • @connie.shearer5210
    @connie.shearer5210 Жыл бұрын

    Great one, Alex!