Apollo space capsule 12 ga. SLUGS - +Mach 1 Stability Experiment

[@rlbadger1698]

Hey KZbin! The category is science and technology. This is science.

[@kdawg3484]

Tim is heroic. Jeff, I know you've been giving slugs away to Patreon supporters, but as one of them, I'd love to see you reload these and keep shooting them in different scenarios. I'm amazed how durable they are. Shoot them until you can't anymore. Agreed that the historical background was excellent. Really would love to see more with these.

[@richard6133]

TAOFLEDERMAUS As one of the guys who was requesting to see a round like this, I agree with the above. I don't think that it's a coincidence that you had 100% recovery, and I think that the shape is partially responsible for that. I wonder how badly it would deform if you hit an armor plate, or if one was made out of lead and shot into a more flesh-like target.

[@weezerfan999]

This was one small shot for Danny, one giant mess of clay for Jeff-kind

[@maxximumb]

Jeff Kerbal?

[@GunganWorks]

I love the historical and technical background that went with these rounds. This was my all-time favorite TAOFLEDERMAUS episode!

[@johnryan5911]

Gungan Works I

[@KentuckyBallistics]

That pykrete is tough stuff 💥

[@nerfmobster4838]

Big KZbinr, 6 likes in 2 years. Oof

[@thatoneguy12ize]

@@nerfmobster4838 20 now

[@adksherm]

@@nerfmobster4838 lol, how do you feel now bud? He's a legend ...

[@soopahjj11]

You ever see the video where they talk about how the idea was proposed during WW2 to make aircraft carriers out of it? If not, definitely check it out. Not sure why we don’t have things made of pykrete, especially in colder climates.

[@soopahjj11]

@@adksherm 😂😂 dude needs to pick on more people, make ‘em famous.

[@soylentgreenb]

You might intuit that this type of shape would slam into the atmosphere and heat up more on re-entry than a slimmer shape, but that's wrong. It does not need to be so blunt to slow down to terminal velocity before crashing to Earth either. This was one of the big discoveries during the space programme (blunt body theory). A blunt re-entry vehicle pushes the shock front out further from the re-entry vehicle, putting much smaller heat loads on the heat shield.

[@dudeanderson2401]

I wish KZbin didn't give you lads such a hard time. I come for the guns but stay for the science. They're killing some of my favourite content creators.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

dude Anderson It's extremely frustrating, because I can see no justification in KZbin's stance whatsoever. I'm not a shooter (I'm from the UK) and the political debate on gun control isn't something I'd like to go into here, but even IF* I believed that KZbin were justified in looking at SOME firearms channels, I don't understand how Taofledermaus could be one of them - the content is often scientific in nature, there's no Gung Ho behaviour, no profanity, the team is made up of decent, mild-mannered (on screen) guys, who behave impeccably, and one of them is a serving police officer, while another is a serving US Marine. *I say "IF" because I only watch a few firearms/shooting channels, so I certainly couldn't pass judgment on many of them, but there's no question that they are getting a raw deal. None of the channels that I watch should cause anyone concern - in addition to Taofledermaus, I watch Forgotten Weapons, InRangeTV, Paul Harrell, C&Rsenal, Honest Outlaw, Thunder Ranch and a couple of other channels which although not firearms channels, do occasionally feature them, such as Wranglerstar, and the Slow-mo Guys. I'd be curious to know if the Slow-mo Guys are demonetised when featuring firearms. As stated, I see no problem with any of these channels - the whole situation is a mess, and reeks of double standards - I'd bet there are non-firearms channels with quite dubious content getting away with all kinds of messed up content. Anyway, I'm rambling, but I'm sure you'll understand my position. Take care.

[@dudeanderson2401]

Ian Macfarlane I completely agree, I'm Canadian and it has nothing to do with gun laws or gun violence. Everything they do is legal here. KZbin's just gone so far in one direction. That's right KZbin. Demonitizing channels that aren't advocating gun violence doesnt solve anything.

[@n7565j]

Ian, I was in the UK last year and I asked our guide where I could find the local shooting range... He hesitated and said that there were none... and that he actually took offense at the question, and wondered why I had asked. I told him I had many weapons that I enjoyed target shooting with and had heard that there were in fact a few ranges in the UK which he was surprised to hear. We live on 20 acres way back in the woods of western NC which my family and I shoot on regularly :-) He looked at my lovely daughter which piped up that she carries a Ruger 40 cal everywhere she goes, which really shocked him! Not sure how your country demonized firearms so completely, but I fear you will soon wish you had them as your country is being invaded and they never fired a shot... I expected Monty Python and Benny Hill when we arrived and I was quite surprised to find that it took 3 days to find someone who spoke english as a first language... Good luck sir, wishing you and your country the best :-)

[@TheGophernutzz]

All I am seeing is Vox, Huff post, CNN ABC, NBC, Vice, Mother demand action, Black lives matter and so on. All are anti gun videos.

[@50shadesofcerakote]

the washington post has some cancerous fucking articles that are anti gun...

[@YeomanArcher]

Now wait a minute, if you wanted to simulate an impact with the moon, you should have used a block of cheese.

[@geoserenity]

Yeoman Archer cheddar or wensleydale?

[@mysticvirgo9318]

Oh of course, Cheddar :)

[@andie_pants]

Haha!

[@austrianpainterinhiding88]

+Geo Belmont Swiss.

[@eldenboi8354]

@@mysticvirgo9318 Not even wensleydale? :(

[@DZ-pj4zg]

This video is why this is my favorite channel! My whole family sat and watched like it was the original moon landing, great work guys!

[@taofledermaus]

haha thanks for the nice words!

[@dgray7537]

You should drop all the ammo in water from now on.

[@chaegibson720]

Agreed

[@Matt-dc8lp]

agree

[@50shadesofcerakote]

i think itd be cool to see

[@ruthlessrubberducky5729]

A brilliantly simple wind tunnel

[@dylanjones7655]

Agree

[@inverted311]

I think the Silly Putty took the paint off. Just like it lifts print from newspaper.

[@atomicskull6405]

One commonality among space program deniers is that none of them are actually engineers or scientists.

[@jaydunbar7538]

@Meat Mane if you are going to try to insult someone it's best to finish first grade writing prior to the attempt.

[@kevinsullivan3448]

@Meat Mane There is indoctrination and then there is your kind of indoctrination. 90% of Democrat voters never finished high school and don't have the capacity to ask questions about their environment beyond "Where is my welfare check."

[@jusme8060]

You haven't researched enough.

[@Laroac]

@@jaydunbar7538 Dawg I still don't understand what he is trying to say.

[@Justasmalltownokie]

Awesome round and great results, thank you Tim and Danny for for helping Jeff make these videos! I wonder, anybody sent a link of this video to NASA? Bet their engineers would love to show this off as a proof of concept.

[@taofledermaus]

Who knows, they might see it some day.

[@thomasneal9291]

doubtful, at the current rate NASA is being "demonetized". soon they won't be able to afford a living room with a TV in it. so far has the US fallen... so far.

[@v8esprit]

What a great, educational and informative video. This should be added to your hall of fame Playlist! Thanks for sharing!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@felo1956]

This was one of the best video I've seen. Your on to something. Get a patent fast.

[@wekker090]

Talc powder on the silly putty, might help release the delivery vehicle.

[@hanelyp1]

I was going to say almost the same, some parting powder to keep the putty from sticking. Though I'd apply it to the slug. Should be the same end result.

[@wekker090]

I use it when making casting molds, it helps release the molt/core from the sand.

[@bcubed72]

I was thinking "silicone spray" while I watched it; same general idea.

[@masonsmith4023]

Maybe a ever so light smear of petroleum jelly

[@Deadlyaztec27]

Was thinking along the same lines

[@spcpitts]

I had no idea you were a space nerd. I have been wondering about a mini supersonic parichute shotgun round. Can't think of a practical purpose for it other than awesome hi speed footage. This one is definitely in my top 5 favorites. Hats off to Tim for the build Jeff for the idea and Danny for the shooting.

[@kingsully3887]

I love going back and watching Danny. We miss you bud. Rest in peace. 😔

[@SurvivalRussia]

Russian advertisers are not afraid of your channel :) This was an awesome and interesting project. Liked and clicked the ad.

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

In mother Russia, advertisements watch you.

[@noahway13]

@@taofledermaus I'm an ex cop. Our trainer in rookie school said, There are two types of plans, those that MIGHT work, and those that WON'T work. (Always have a Plan B)

[@Ecosse57]

of all the food to shoot at and you didn't bring cheese. everyone knows the moon is made out of cheese! great episode guys. i'd like to see more experiments with this design.

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Ecosse57 Original never hit the moon. It flew around while 2 of 3 astronauts crawled into a different spaceship landed on the moon, stayed a few days, then flew back to the command module and service module, before aiming for the Pacific from a distance of 30+ Earth diameters.

[@vwjd77]

The moon is actually.made from solid sliver 925. That's why it reflects. I thought everyone knew this?

[@esdrasUrbina]

Thanks Tim Hamilton back to exotic rounds I love this channel. That's a cool look Danny (shooter) really cool video.

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

Still impressed every time I see a slug hit a clay block. I know it's soft and not baked to hard stone like feel but it's crazy to see the kinetic force just smash the molecules together so hard it just blows completely apart

[@Dsdcain]

Really great shooting *Danny,* and taking a beating on your shoulder with those hot rounds for the video. :D Some really impressive results with those rounds. Ballistic Machinist did great with the shaping of those slugs, and really hit the mark (No Pun Intended)with the sabots he made for them. Thanks for the video guys. I really appreciate the work you put into them. XD

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Well that was interesting. They worked better than I thought they would. That wad or sabot the ballistic machinist made really made the difference. I see Danny got a Ky Ballistics shirt too! Good on Scott for hooking y'all up.

[@AnthonyMEMU]

thanks, Tim! Jeff, you've got great fans.

[@r1w3d]

This was for some reason one of my favorite tests. Great vid Jeff 👍

[@iyaayas200]

would be interesting to see the terminal ballistics in a block of gel

[@morninguvnuh4769]

One of the best episodes. Nice work, Tim Hamilton! Nice testing, guys.

[@ogoglethorp]

Another great episode. I may not catch them all but do watch the 1's of interest,Keep up the great work.

[@ogoglethorp]

Thank You for the response was not expecting that. Awesome as always.

[@ama230]

@5:30 - you spilled the beans : ) Awesome videos as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@mrbadx19]

seems like all are reusable. maybe higher loading specs? great videos as always Jeff!

[@JobMoret]

So satisfying when this projectile hits a target in the proper orientation! Definitely would like a followup video of this :)

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

Danny is getting as bad as O.G. at fixing the names of things. Excellent. It ain't Jeff's nutty show unless we are shooting blue squares and nearly missing cars and mountains at 3 miles.

[@intrepid5144]

It's also amazing to me that those "capsule" bullets all kept their shape! None of them seemed deformed after hitting the various substances. That speaks well for that bullet & shape.

[@JuggoJuggo]

LOL precise enough to hit an ocean sounds funny.

[@steelwarrior105]

They had a radius the navy determines, not the whole ocean

[@JuggoJuggo]

Bet your great at parties.

[@Timmothy2012]

Juggo fortytwo The ocean is awful small from those speeds and altitudes

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Timmothy McCandless Apollo 13 almost missed the planet!

[@andrewp.1873]

It sounds funny until you realize that all of these missions were before modern computers. Making the physicists actual geniuses, except for the retarded conspiracy theorists, who think they have they fucking doctorate degrees. Holy shit I thought only my generation was a bunch of mongoloids, but hey... listen to history. If you think the moon landing was fake, fuck you and your wife, children, loved ones etc. Triggered??? Well come at me you fucking pussies. You will fucking beg for mercy.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Love coming back to these older videos and catching up on the ones I missed. Miss danny as well ✌🏽

[@pecnorthernvalley4892]

Good job guys, and excellent work Tim!

[@IAmNumber4000]

That water test was really awesome and informative. The cavitation the blunt end of the capsule left behind explains why NASA used it, it keeps all the dynamic pressure off of the weak parts of the capsule including the windows and parachute system.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

houston control we have a problem!

[@scuzzjumper]

This is one of my most favorite Taofledermaus videos.

[@shrinkonawire3668]

Wow! Beautiful rounds

[@fenborggaming]

These videos always fascinate me, Its amazing how effective and brilliant a simple shape and design can be for ballistics. Keep up the amazing work gang!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@pileggitech]

Taofledermaus, AvE and bigclivedotcom videos all in one night? SWEET!

[@grottake]

How big is bigclive

[@50shadesofcerakote]

you know when you want something to work really bad? im super glad that these worked, especially so well too. also, i think you should do the water drop test from now on, that was a really nice extra to, kinda gives an idea of whats going on.

[@stevenkenneyjr7799]

Yet another great video featuring the fantastic shooting skills of Danny. Since they're space themed slugs you should have shot a container of Tang Jeff. Lol.

[@TheTransforcer]

Second note I’ve been eyeing this video for a week now waiting for it to come up in my feed and what a great video! Love the concept and great shooting.

[@muskrathonmml3070]

Jeff and OG, I just saw your Candy Slugs video on the TV show Outrageous Acts of Science! Great Job! OG was looking like a movie star!😎

[@taofledermaus]

Haha, yeah, that was fun. I wish they would actually credit the YT channels they have on the show though.

[@saartal4524]

A wonderful video. Loved the idea (brilliant) and the machining is excellent. Definitely a wow factor video! Hats off guys... you did it again...

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you Saar!

[@Mandoon]

Of course we went to the moon and it was and still is the greatest achievement of mankind, not to be taken for granted.

[@kaffykathy8729]

I wouldn't expect less from a man that only has three playlists of conspiracy theories.

[@sparkplug1018]

Knew id find one of you down here somewhere. You guys never disappoint, we went there get over it.

[@i_critique_your_vanity7216]

Therealnightwriter doesn't have any scientific claims to back up his fake claim. If we didn't go to the moon then the entire world is in on the conspiracy and the governments are beyond repair from corruption. If that's the case give up. But since he's into conspiracy I'll feed the fire for my amusement. Russia actually sent something to the moon first (true fact). So the untied states may have put man there, but Russia was the first to have a probe reach it.

[@granddukeofmecklenburg]

Its like saying its fake science everytime something falls out of your hand due to gravity...Or saying its fake science or scientifically impossible when you boil water

[@PhoenixArtyom]

Just wait until we get to Mars.

[@Dsdcain]

Love the *Six Million Dollar Man* music in the background. :D

[@1968gadgetyo]

You mean 28.5 million dollar by today's value.

[@rbmk__1000]

it's the flight of the navigator soundtrack

[@rbmk__1000]

my bad he switched music in the middle

[@xStrayMongrelx]

Loved that show as a kid. Recognized the music immediately.

[@nathandean1773]

As a 25 year old im very proud to have recognized that myself :)

[@josephburchanowski4636]

13:33 DEMONETIZED. Oh wait, it is a video on a gun channel, was going to be demonetized anyways.

[@tommihommi1]

Joseph Burchanowski the videos aren't monetized in the first place

[@twiggss4344]

I don't even have to re-click the time stamp to know what you are talking about... lol

[@fila1445]

I got ad anyway

[@mitchelll899]

Joseph Burchanowski they only demontize and remove videos if they show ammo making which is a videoing a felony since ammo making is a controlled process by the explosive ordinance liscensing or that you have any nfa attachment or advertisement for a website. Otherwise it's fine. I've read their new rules a dozen times and those are the main ones they care about.

[@josephburchanowski4636]

+Mitchell Lubline You might be new. The mass demonetization of gun channels occurred far before they gave out their "new rules" for gun channels. In addition, the "new rules" aren't relevant in preventing videos from getting demonetized, they are relevant in not getting them removed. If you don't follow the "new rules" your video's get removed and you might lose your channel. Follow the "new rules" and you still are likely to be demonetized.

[@Aurora8709]

LOL the "Great Alaskan Bushpilot" shirt! Love it :-P

[@flashgordon99999]

Interesting concept. Also, is that Bionic Man theme in background? Loved that show!

[@nigelcb1300]

Not heard that background music in decades but still recognised it immediately, loved the six million dollar man as a kid, thanks for the memory.

[@hilltop4847]

Those capsules were beautiful! I loved this video!!!! More small scale super sonic tests!!!

[@taofledermaus]

thank you!

[@30rdmaga]

I really did not expect these to stabilize. Well done!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@pirahna432]

I love the Alaska Bush co. shirt. Been there myself a time or two!

[@shimmerite_ua]

Love that episode, one of the closest to scientific approach

[@loddude5706]

Tim gives good value all round & Danny should have been stood on a surfboard, singing: #' Benson, Arizona, blew warm wind through your hair . . . .#' Good work guys : )

[@TheKegtwo]

I’m not sure how I missed this video. It was good to see Danny again. It’s good to know that NASA knows what they are talking about.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Because.......science. I'd be curious to know if KZbin can find justification to demonetise this upload. Wonderfully made projectiles & waddings/sabots & great work from Jeff & Danny. *One thing I've got to ask Jeff - are you sure you painted all eight slugs? I'm amazed at how one of them was left without a trace of paint despite flying in the correct orientation, and Danny seemed a bit bemused too😄

[@chewdog_82videos46]

The clay is the best target for the high speed camera shot. Love it !!!

[@jjohnston94]

In Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Mike Collins' memoir, "Carrying the Fire", he says he hates the terms "capsule", "blastoff" and "spacesuit".

[@DobroPlayer12]

I've hated the term "blastoff" since I was a kid. A "blastoff" is what a suicide bomber does.

[@jjohnston94]

Apropos of nothing, I built a Dobro (actually on the Scheerhorn pattern) not long ago. Sounds great, but I can't play a lick.

[@sparkplug1018]

From what I recall Alan Shepard didn't care for the term either, he preferred it referred to as a spacecraft. Which is a more proper term for what it is anyway.

[@DobroPlayer12]

@jjohnston94 Very nice, I'd love to get around to building an instrument some day. Well you built the thing so you may as well start learning how to play it, plenty of tutorials on the internet.

[@skasz3269]

Great video Jeff, I've been looking forward to seeing this since you talked about it on Facebook. I was honesty surprised they didn't tumble.

[@DR_SOLO]

Maybe bore a hole and fill with a moot dense metal. ADD, weight not remove it. Just a thought. Cool test Great Theory

[@rsdoncall7598]

You should try shooting those the other way around with the pointy side first. When the caplule is falling from the atmosphere it is designed to slow down the capsule using resistance. In a projectile, it would be more aerodynamic pointy end first. Just an idea!! That may be why they were slower than you thought they would be.

[@truemisto]

good to see more successful tests

[@TheCryptidExplorer]

I know this is an old video but I’m a retired deputy after 25 years and have time to catch up. Just wanted to say loved the Bionic Man audio track and of course capsule ballistic test.

[@kdawg3484]

13:15 "You got a knife?" I suspect Danny could say yes to that question anytime anywhere.

[@bmstylee]

If you're a grown man you should be able to say yes at any time to that question. Uncle Ted said it best. A gun and a knife and a hankey. Stuff a guy can use.

[@pktesla]

Even after using it as a projectile we can see that engineers of the past did their best to ensure that command module will survive the landing. you had to release this one a day earlier on day of cosmonautics. Great one as usual

[@slicerjohn1897]

Those slugs looked like they could be reloaded, very impressive.

[@ChaosBW]

slicerjohn 189 Russians would love this

[@scruffydarealog2632]

Thanks danny for going out there in the hot sun and entertaining us.

[@darrellabney3629]

Awesome video guys awesome design btw

[@burakc9673]

Thank you for changing up the shooter every now and then. It makes for a better video when I don't know whose coming

[@nickarmitt4722]

It is a shame you aren't bigger. You are more educational. You actually do applied physics. You deal with mechanics, to do with forces. Keep it up, dude. You making learning entertaining. All of you guys. Thank you for your work, Jeff.

[@gketchup777]

I am into space stuff for a long time now, but I get to know how the capsule was steered from this channel... Wow!

[@StPaul76]

Love that hat Danny is sporting.. :)

[@devinwelborn5211]

This video was recommended by KZbin. I joined after Danny left. It was good to see him again.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Very cool video! Very cool!

[@taofledermaus]

Thank you very much!

[@buccaneerbrawler]

Jeff, I’m just watching this a year after it’s release and I have to say I love the music choice from Flight of the Navigator. The reference was definitely not lost.

[@JesseAndMike]

Always awesome to see what happens! Cool video!

[@subzer01979able]

Love the flight of the navigator music

[@oldgregs9559]

Glad someone else noticed

[@jamesarmstrong5593]

Should have painted it like the Apollo capsule and shot it into blue clay

[@Indrid-Cold]

FYI, after the 2+ years of testing performed during Project Habakkuk, The ideal ratio of sawdust to ice is 14% sawdust for Pykrete. For those who may be unaware, Pykrete was created during World War II, in an attempt to build an aircraft carrier out of ice.

[@minzhendu7503]

“Reentry vehicle” is fine lol. I am a graduating Aerospace Engineering student and we never call them “command modules”. Nice vid

[@bjarnivalur6330]

That water drop test is pretty clever, hope to see more of it in the future.

[@tbonebugam1]

This was a very cool video

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Tony!

[@tbonebugam1]

TAOFLEDERMAUS no problem love watching you guys shoot it's very educational and I've learned alot from your ballistics tests. So thank you!

[@louielouiepks]

Danny, love the shirt. Great free advertising. WOOOOO !!!!

[@MrJohnm1965]

great video jeff, danny!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@taofledermaus]

thanks!

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

MrJohnm1965 Thank you! 🙂. 🇺🇸😎

[@TriccyViccy]

Jeff, maybe if you were to grease the round before you put it in the silly putty, that might aid in smooth release? Aside from that, kudos to Tim for making these works of art and thanks for the video!

[@dredcom30]

do My ear say flight of the navigator..wow the memory's

[@hitokitty]

Oh man, I thought I heard that too! It's the scene where he escapes his room to meet the ship right?

[@mitchelll899]

Error Hakubi that movies special effects put those of today's to shame. Great memories.

[@dredcom30]

in fact it is Flight of the navigator soundtrack- Robot Romp had the move on dvd and gave it to my nefs with thundercats season one

[@dredcom30]

I agree it still a great movie brings back the great memory's you crashed while looking at flowers

[@CatMan_7]

A true sabot releases upon exiting a barrel usually 3 - 4 petals... Thanks for your work on these fellas!!!

[@bruhgendary3912]

10:33 Nice catch :)

[@dunxy]

Great vid, well done Jeff,Tim& Danny. I do believe your idea did not suck Jeff, just needed a little more refinement! Is it possible also the higher load may help stabilize it a bit? I observed some drastic accuracy changes with only 0.3 grains shooting a 140grain pill, only 5fps change! You obviously hit the second lot a lot harder than the first. I cant help but think this design is a known thing, am i right in thinking it would have a pretty poor BC so would actually not be very good at any range? Just makes sense they dont want a good BC , they trying to wash of speed VS hold onto it!

[@ArtisanTony]

Very cool :)

[@taofledermaus]

thanks Tony!

[@KirkHermary]

Awesome video! Very informative and interesting. Keep this great content coming.

[@RedDawn430]

alright, NEW TARGET IDEA. freeze your stack of wet magazines

[@Rizzbulla]

This

[@lwilton]

Minor point: the Mercury/Gemini/Apollo capsules *did* spin (relatively slowly) during reentry. They were generally non-spinning during the orbital part of the mission, and then tweaked to a specific angle to pick the reentry angle. After reentry was accomplished they would have continued to follow a curved path rather than going where they were initially pointed. So they started the capsule spinning so that it would follow a helix path down through the atmosphere.

[@FDog16]

С днём космонавтики!

[@brandonfreer6348]

Worked out better than I thought!