50 Cal Machine Gun VS. 250 Watermelons

Sailor Steve · 12-01-11, 05:36 PM

Ah yes, everybody's favorite Russian. Thanks for posting that.

Two things:

1. He notes that the "Ma Deuce" has been around since World War Two. That's true of the M2 version, however the original M1921 was developed in, well... It was designed for the same purpose as the original Oerlikon 20mm, to be an anti-tank weapon, at least back when a tanks "armor" was an inch or so of standardized steel.

2. He notes that it fires 650 rounds per minute. This is true, but when you're actually shooting one it feels like it's firing at about 1/10 that fast. It feels, in fact, very much like the slow-motion scenes in his video. Odd, that, but there it is.

Ducimus · 12-01-11, 05:43 PM

WTF?!

Where's this guy get his hardware? Driving an APC with a Ma duece strapped on it through a drive through?!

Sailor Steve · 12-01-11, 05:52 PM

He's been linked here before. Check out his minigun video, or his flak gun video. Fun stuff.

Oberon · 12-01-11, 07:04 PM

I'm pondering what that APC is...it looks like a BRDM type of sorts.

yubba · 12-01-11, 08:34 PM

TLAM Strike · 12-01-11, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

I'm pondering what that APC is...it looks like a BRDM type of sorts.

I think its a US V-150 Recon Vehicle from 'nam.

Platapus · 12-02-11, 06:16 AM

I like watching his videos, but I usually turn the sound down as he is a bit of a jerk.

Jimbuna · 12-02-11, 09:10 AM

He missed one of the melons

Oberon · 12-02-11, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I think its a US V-150 Recon Vehicle from 'nam.

Aha...that looks more like it...quite similar in design though isn't it? Wonder if it was inspired by the BRDM-1.

TLAM Strike · 12-02-11, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Aha...that looks more like it...quite similar in design though isn't it? Wonder if it was inspired by the BRDM-1.

Looks like it has more in common with the BRDM-2 than the -1.

I think its a case of like requirements breeding like equipment. They were designed around the same time.

12-01-11, 05:36 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Ah yes, everybody's favorite Russian. Thanks for posting that. Two things: 1. He notes that the "Ma Deuce" has been around since World War Two. That's true of the M2 version, however the original M1921 was developed in, well... It was designed for the same purpose as the original Oerlikon 20mm, to be an anti-tank weapon, at least back when a tanks "armor" was an inch or so of standardized steel. 2. He notes that it fires 650 rounds per minute. This is true, but when you're actually shooting one it feels like it's firing at about 1/10 that fast. It feels, in fact, very much like the slow-motion scenes in his video. Odd, that, but there it is. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-01-11, 05:52 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	He's been linked here before. Check out his minigun video, or his flak gun video. Fun stuff. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-01-11, 08:34 PM	#5
yubba Admiral Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a neighborhood near you Posts: 2,478 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 2	aahh that's nothin

12-02-11, 06:16 AM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I like watching his videos, but I usually turn the sound down as he is a bit of a jerk. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-02-11, 09:10 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	He missed one of the melons __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-01-11, 05:43 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	WTF?! Where's this guy get his hardware? Driving an APC with a Ma duece strapped on it through a drive through?!

12-01-11, 07:04 PM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I'm pondering what that APC is...it looks like a BRDM type of sorts.