Inkunzi PAW aka Neopup - 20mm Direct-Fire Grenade Launcher

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The Inkunzi PAW (Personal Assault Weapon) is a 20mm shoulder fired semiautomatic grenade launcher designed by Tony Neophytou (and previously known as the Neopup). It is a creative and very interesting weapon system, both from a mechanical perspective and also from a question of practical application.
The PAW has a 6-round detachable rotary magazine, and an effective range of 1000m for area targets and 600m for point targets. Its purpose is to give the individual soldier an explosive area-effect weapon that fires like a rifle. To this end, the ammunition has been developed to give a muzzle velocity of 1000fps (310m/s), giving it a far flatter trajectory and shorter flight time than a 40mm grenade, either low pressure or high. It allows rapid repeat shots, rapid reloading, and easy target transition. The high muzzle velocity (for a grenade launcher) makes range estimation and engagement of moving targets much simpler than with the rainbow-like trajectory of 40mm systems. For specialized modern applications like guarding against one or more vehicle suicide bombs, fast-moving pirate skiffs, it seems extremely compelling. That utility extends to typical targets as well, like light armored vehicles, buildings, gun emplacements, and even something as simply as a patch of brush with an enemy hiding within somewhere. Typical small arms fire requires a substantial expenditure of ammunition for targets like those, while an explosive 20mm projectile can neutralize them in one or two rounds, without the need for a direct hit. The lethal radius of a 20mm HEI shell is between 6 and 18 feet (2m - 6m) depending on who you ask. That's a significant margin of error.
Mechanically, the PAW is a simple system to disassemble, and it uses a quite clever inertial locking system which is clean and reliable. The unique layout with the grip on the right side is done to accommodate the hydraulic recoil system, which allows the action to slide back into the stock assembly on each shot. This absorbs much of the recoil and spreads its effect out on the shooter, making it not unpleasant to shoot. An easy stowage feature allows the gun to be locked in its compressed configuration, shortening it for transit and also offering a way for the gun to be carried with a round chambered and ready to use, but with the trigger safely disconnected to prevent accidental firing for troops in armored vehicles or helicopters.
Compared to the American XM-25, the PAW strips away the overcomplications of laser designation and complex projectile fusing, which are arguably not really necessary anyway. It offers a simple and effective system, with tremendous firepower as well as suppression capability (nothing says go away quite like rapid fire explosives). It does this with a larger magazine and more compact and lighter weight design, no less.
It is rare to find a truly unique and innovative firearm these days, but that is exactly what Tony Neophytou has done here. The design is elegant in its simplicity, and well refined. It truly offers a unique set of capabilities - while it has been purchased in limited numbers by several smaller militaries, I hope to see it given serious consideration by some first-tier forces, as I think it has tremendous potential.
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[@lungshenli]

"Im going to look like a dork" he says while holding arguably the most badass looking device on the planet

[@1FatLittleMonkey]

The sunglasses were the _only_ part of his outfit that went with the gun.

[@wren4811]

Looks like it should be attached to robocop

[@rowdybme4584]

did he burn off his finger prints?

[@KallMeKes]

A shoulder fired 20mm, definitely the most badass thing in existence

[@negorbat]

sunglasses came included with African weapon

[@zonk1913]

(You need power armor to effectively use this weapon)

[@pckkaboo6800]

With power armor it would be hand held 20mm hmg , .50cal hmg

[@Blondie-Actual]

Or a strength stat of 10

[@benpaj93]

Soon =D

[@rustlerv6549]

Come to think of it, it does look alot like a Gauss rifle

[@Blondie-Actual]

@Colin Cleveland ehhh 6, maybe 7

[@mchagnon7]

You got demon problems? Giant alien bugs? Zombie hoards? Is your enemy coming at you in power armor? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, Inkunzi has the gun for you!

[@regurgitatedapplez7388]

Let’s fucking gooo

[@jericho1-4]

These can all be handled with the proper application of high explosives from single targets to groupings and formations and you get way more bang for your buck ($). if you have an infestation problem I have an explosive solution that's sure to blow your mind your neighbors and those pesky critters back to whatever hole they crawled out of. leave a comment for guaranteed results, serious inquiries only. puns intended lol

[@blackcountryme]

You have to walk diagonally across camera while asking, and pointing at each question....

[@charlestaylor253]

I'll take two with 1000rnds each!

[@christianstorms3950]

just saw that thing kicking and thought: "that's the gun for a modern fantasy setting. Shooting at dragons, werewolfes, trolls, ogres should look like that."

[@dewayneweaver5782]

So even the practice round is lethal, cool.

[@generalkenobi4509]

And the standard ones are more than lethal. Murica.

[@colbeausabre8842]

Dwayne Weaver Blanks can kill you, you fool Blank cartridges frequently contain a paper, wood or plastic plug called a wad which seals the powder in the case. This wad can cause severe penetrating wounds at close range and bruising at medium ranges. There is also "muzzle blast" - a cloud of hot, expanding gas expelled at extremely high velocity from the muzzle of the firearm. This high velocity gas can inflict severe injury (see powerhead for an example) at close ranges. In addition, if there is any small debris lodged inside the barrel it will be expelled at a velocity similar to that of a bullet, with the ability to inflict a severe or lethal wound. Furthermore, the extremely loud noise of blanks being fired can damage the hearing of people in the immediate area. gizmodo.com/why-a-gun-loaded-with-blanks-can-still-kill-you-5972313 Yeah, really kewl, you jerk

[@protahgonist]

@@colbeausabre8842 I don't understand why he's a jerk? Ignorance =/= Mallice

[@protahgonist]

@@generalkenobi4509 It's South African though... You are a bold one, but also not very observant.

[@jakenguyen1150]

@@colbeausabre8842 bruh, calm down lol, you don't have to be so triggered

[@Komanderkyle3466]

"recoil being one of the major characteristics of this gun..."

[@Kiba69420]

I dont think you got enough love for this honestly. lol

[@wizzzer1337]

Every time you see a something that looks like a weapon from a video game, you know it's South African.

[@janjoubert3225]

At one point South Africa actually had lots of equipment far ahead of its time, systems America would adopt in Iraq an Afghanistan.

[@DxBlack]

Or Belgian.

[@EQuivalentTube2]

Like P90, which still looks way futuristic, even today.

[@EQuivalentTube2]

@@cobysayo3701 no shit. Read a message before me.

[@cobysayo3701]

@@EQuivalentTube2 oh rip didnt see it sorry

[@romankvapil9184]

For those that don't know, this weapon also was featured in District 9 and Chappie. The director really liked South Africa and it's weapons.

[@UlrichVerwey]

Niel Blomkamp is South African so it makes sense.

[@alexanderzagula1994]

Don’t blame him, South African weapons are unnecessarily cool

[@crazy406chris2]

​@@alexanderzagula1994 agreed

[@abadoxx]

Was looking for this comment

[@dixonbuttz8923]

well the director is south african so

[@SidewaysDays]

2 years ago when I was at an arms/air show in south africa I got to check this out and talk to the creator. It was awesome this thing just feels like a cannon holding it. He also made a belt fed 20mm machine gun that weighed around 20lbs.

[@NareshSinghOctagon]

Did that bad boy belt fed have a name?

[@SamSquids]

@@NareshSinghOctagon I think he's talking about the NeoStrike aka the Inkunzi Strike

[@Industrialitis]

Well well well, look what I found kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjHnWSMq8troM0&ab_channel=ForgottenWeapons

[@BeingFireRetardant]

Tony Neopyhtou is the most underrated firearms designer of the modern age. If you don't already know why, check out Denel AM-20, but the 1 4.5mm variant.

[@pops55650]

And that video is now on his channel. He had to wait a few years before he posted, out of respect for the designer

[@GermanTopGameTV]

Light side of my mind: "Wow, that is some clever engineering, Well done" Dark side of my mind: "Make it full auto"

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

It'd be an anti aircraft gun with the second shot, semi is much easier to manage

[@Apophis40K]

@@dannyarrowheadstalker3054 no it would be a Boltar without the gyrojet engine

[@Stoney3K]

Would be a good way to shatter an unsuspecting user's shoulder, but I doubt you'd hit much.

[@syahran1518]

and call it "shoulder blaster"

[@ignaciasd1198]

Make it double barrel

[@facilegoose9347]

In _The Age of Strife,_ one pious skitarius discovered the Bolter Pistol, thus becoming The First Tech Priest. _His name was Ian,_ and his mustache was filled with the Omnissiah's grace.

[@nonsensebear]

His Name Was Ian - Gun Messiah.

[@CaptainGrief66]

@@MansMan42069 _Hush you_ We no likey those terms.

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

FOR THE GREATER GOOD.

[@nc1297]

By the emperor, it has a tungsten penetrating core. Marry it to a gyrojet, make the whole thing bigger, and you've got an ACTUAL bolter. Not even a kind-of bolter. Like an actual bolter. And a good one, one of the previous edition ones where they had Ap5, not this ap- crap they have now.

[@Brandelwyn]

Thats not how you do a 40k reference, you actually have to consider the history behind those names before you throw them in. Skitarii are the warriors of the Mechanicum, they didnt exist before the cult itself was created. In the Age of Strife bolters were already wide-known and simple enough to manufacture even on worlds as primitive as Caliban, for example. Skitarii cant become Tech Priests - even more, they are so simple that at times they can be remotely controlled by an actual adept. And... a moustache joke, really?

[@pawlo411]

Ian: *looks at on which side the ejection port is* - "Finally a gun siutable for left-handers" Also Ian: *See's where the pistolgrip and trigger is* - "Sigh"

[@Artemis-zd2ce]

LMAO!

[@ther6sshieldmain937]

This absolute unit was meant for left-handed shooting. If I recall. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYrPdZqtpJplqqs

[@Artemis-zd2ce]

@@ther6sshieldmain937 Owwwww! You’re not wrong though.

[@CherTTTT]

u can aim it by left eye and shoot right hand it's usualy enought for lefthanded user

[@BillTheScribe]

"The range knob goes form one to ten." "This one goes to eleven. That's one farther, innit." "That's not really the-" "One. Farther."

[@colbeausabre8842]

Spinal Tap on the range - Turns amp up to 11

[@creightonleerose582]

Ha!....ETERNAL SUSTAIN @ that!....-WHY stop anything @ 10, when 11, 12 or higher will suffice?... Thanks for tha giggle....;)

[@HurBenny]

"However, what's cool about this one is it just works". That is indeed considered a plus in some exigent circles of those in-the-know.

[@sgt.lt.mjr.pepperface4627]

All of this just works

[@JudgeMad]

16-times the detail, REEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@abonynge]

Promised to give us a PAW, gave us an XM25.

[@moosesnWoop]

Most of our weapons and weapons systems (vehicles included) all focus on Bush warfare. That is why AK's are so popular on the contienent, apart from Communist influences in the 80's

[@BeingFireRetardant]

Astoundingly underrated concept...

[@Mikey-xz4vn]

What is it with South Africans and their propensity for designing firearms that look like they belong in the future as seen from the 1980's?

[@HailSagan1]

Because south africa is essentially detroit from Robo Cop but with more wildlife.

[@ViVidyeye]

It actually cause here in South africa you get taught that you are most important... so they took it to the extreme and said screw conventional designs.. this is what I want haha...

[@TJ_Low]

Michael Piperni Because all they listen to is Africa by Toto. They’re perpetually stuck in the 80’s.

[@ViVidyeye]

T.J. Low Way to go... That shit LITERALLY doesnt get played here... we couldnt care less about Africa by toto. If you actually came here you would eat your words. You know nothing T.J maybe we dont give a f**k about conventional shit from overseas... thanks.

[@bubbleheadft]

@@ViVidyeye u ok chief?

[@marsguyphil]

Ian: "I'm going to look like a dork wearing these glasses." Also Ian: casually fires Six Rounds Rapid from the shoulder. I think we can forgive your choice in eyewear, Mr. McCollum.

[@TimperialBroadcastingAgency]

Six rounds rapid _from a Fanged Goddamned 20mm_

[@mcintoshpc]

I really wasnt expecting to see any 40k references anywhere on this channel, let alone seeing a comment section flooded with them.

[@zuriel6612]

We've been waiting for the day the Holy Bolter becomes real.

[@ohioman4646]

Neostead on shotguns: make them as ambidextrous as possible. Neostead on the grenade launcher: PuT tHe HaNdLe oN tHe SiDe

[@Stoney3K]

"Left-handed shooters are advised to use this weapon upside-down."

[@ILikeToLaughAtYou]

Stoney3K with their pinkie finger

[@therealjizzwizz]

well, the weapon's intended purpose is alot more specialized than a buckblaster but that is kinda funny

[@mbsb1376]

Im pretty sure this is a cannon and not a grenade launcher.

[@SauceyFredo]

I mean a direct fire grenade launcher isn’t really looking for like a 1 MOA

[@janbonn1198]

PAW means "Personal Amusement Weapon".

[@darkkenia]

Pretty African Weapon

[@monolithza7159]

@@darkkenia you made a south african smile

[@crabmansteve6844]

Wish it was a PAWG.

[@sebastianriz4703]

Phucking Awesome Weapon.

[@EricWulfe]

@@crabmansteve6844 pogchamp augmented weaponized gangsta

[@spooky443]

(strength of 99 required to use this item) Ian's strength:93

[@christopherrapczynski204]

Close enough to wield if he two hands it

[@darkaphelion9870]

8:12 - That sound while firing, then the echo... I'm in love.

[@RavingRaptor]

"It just works" - Ian McCollum, head of Bethesda Game Studios

[@TroopperFoFo]

Wait a minute all the charging handles are for left handers as well. HMMM

[@baron8107]

RavingRaptor Someone should show this channel to aXas and WarDaddy. So many unique guns...

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Given that this thing would be good for xenomorphs, “it’s a bug hunt” is appropriate for Bethesda.

[@S3BAST1AN696]

Remember, if its a Bethesda game its not a bug, its a feature

[@ThisNewHandleSystemSucks]

Scowler Wardaddy frequently comments on these videos

[@dmatthews2564]

Moving the grip onto the side of the gun to decrease overall length Good lord thats ingenius

[@YeeLeeHaw]

Said the right handed shooters, while the lefties wept.

[@dmatthews2564]

@@YeeLeeHaw shooting shouldnt be hand dominant it should be which eye is dominant. But with that said its not like you need precision accuracy with a grenade launcher

[@isosev]

*Laughs in right hand dominant*

[@issacmoore1561]

@Daniel Nicklas V Maybe on this gun. But what's to stop someone from taking this absolutely brilliant design and making it so it's convertible to left handed with minimal disassembly? NOTHING. Did I mention I want to be an arms designer eventually?

[@MrWildtizzle]

The trigger pull is probably shit, though.

[@SkarmoryThePG]

Can you get more sci-fi than "unfolds at the push of a button?"

[@hannibalcase1100]

"This sounds fantastic on paper..." None of that sounded fantastic, but all of it sounded fantastical.

[@jeffbenton6183]

It actually worked tolerably well in Afghanistan field tests, but it was too heavy for a soldier to wield it and a back-up M4. It was also fairly expensive. And of course, being a new weapon, there were some kinks to work out besides these drawbacks, but they canceled the program before solving them.

[@Ithirahad]

Yeah, I was thinking "that actually sounds really horrible"...

[@BeingFireRetardant]

@@jeffbenton6183 You have personally used the PAW20 in field tests in Afghanistan?

[@jeffbenton6183]

@@BeingFireRetardant Lol. No. That's just what I've read. Also, I was referring to the XM-25, not the PAW20.

[@jmackmcneill]

"The XM25 uses a lazer designator to...." Stop! Stop right there! We have heard enough, begone and never darken our door again!

[@Donmegamuffin]

It seems the comments have also all come to the conclusion that this, in fact, is actually just a bolter. FOR THE EMPEROR!

[@Mr-Ad-196]

Neh but it close enough since a boltor round is a mini rocket like propelled armour piercing with a pack that turn any thing into beehive or just turn you into mush.

[@carbon1255]

@@Mr-Ad-196 That isn't actually universally true. Also, the boltgun is conventional, the round simply has rockets in it, so the bolt ROUND simply hasn't been invented yet, but for all intents and purposes this IS a boltgun. A bolt gun is also .75 caliber, or, basically 20mm.

[@Apophis40K]

@@carbon1255 we have rocket propel rounds they are called gyrojet but we have no bolt round with a "normal" porpelland and a gyrojet engine

[@battleoid2411]

@@Apophis40K exactly. Someone needs to get on that so it can be forgotten and rediscovered

[@JudgeMad]

@@carbon1255 uhhh, pretty sure .75cal is around 27-28mm, so 20 mm is way smaller

[@doesitmatter1667]

When he pressed the recoil buffer decompression button I about cried, what a beautiful noise. Thing is straight from Aliens

[@EnjoyCocaColaLight]

Pssschhhh

[@vandarkholme4745]

The gun eXteNds when it's ready to fire

[@activatekruger446]

10:12

[@artemefimov8215]

@@activatekruger446 oh god

[@JohnDoe-rx3vn]

The sight moving independent of the barrel and foregrip is a trip. Just watched the bolt bounce closed at the end. What a cannon.

[@Stellar001100]

When you have a friendly gangster robot that needs to take down flying moose being piloted remotely by Wolverine.

[@UXB1000]

All while being also hunted down by a rival gang with a heavily-tattooed leader wielding a gold-plated AKS who wants the money which was robbed by said friendly gangster robot.

[@somedude8696]

nice Chappie reference

[@doublesam6514]

Ahmad Syahir yeah man now I like even more that movie, they even search for African fire weapons

[@handofcreation0]

This weapon was actually used near the end of the movie Chappie, which takes place in South Africa, quite fitting.

[@boozforallgaming6111]

handofcreation0 i fucking love that movie

[@glasius22]

Yeah man i recogniced that little fella too

[@eponodyne]

c.H.A.P.P.I.E. isn't a movie that's very h.A.P.P.I.E.

[@QUACKHEAD23GAMING]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING THE same point as i see that gun hahah i relized it was the gun from chappie

[@QUACKHEAD23GAMING]

handofcreation0 i honestly found chappie was quite bland i thought it was gonna have a lot more action then i thought it did chappie was gonna be good but i was let down when i found out it didn't have as much action as i wanted

[@NikovK]

"I am going to look like a dork wearing sunglasses at an indoor shooting range firing a shoulder-fired 20mm cannon." No, you looked like a dork in a polo shirt. This clearly needed a trench coat and some cyberpunk lighting.

[@ZGryphon]

World's deadliest Best Buy manager.

[@chukpic]

80's af

[@ianshafer64]

His vision is augmented

[@mr_gerber]

Yeah, cause a trench coat and cyberpunk is not dorky at all...

[@acidfly1]

Says the guy that... wait who are you? Nobody.

[@CousinJesse1]

Well that defeats the “only a power armoured super soldier of the Adeptus Astartes has any hope of using a Bolter properly” orthodoxy.

[@chrishitchings8712]

Not often we see a functioning, truly different type of firearm these days! Love the pistol grip layout.

[@dannyherrera7596]

This will teach those damn prawns

[@slayerdeth0705]

Thats Koobus and the cowboys. They shoot first and then they answer the questios.

[@monolithza7159]

Daai fokin prawns man!

[@ax4178]

Those fokking prawns hey!!!

[@filthiestcurriedsausageini2625]

Key things I admire and enjoy about this channel -you explain the history of the gun -it's intended use -explain how it works and all its design quirks Which gets me intrigued to watch your videos Unlike alot of other content creators who just post "Will it shoot through titanium" "Will it shoot through a windscreen"

[@draconus15]

While those are fun sometimes. I agree and this channel is what really got me I to the mechanics of firearms.

[@ax4178]

Will it shoot through wakandium?

[@berbtheherb]

Best part is this is made specifically for windscreens

[@Gato303co]

Agreed

[@kangarumpy]

3 years ago, this is the video that introduced me to this channel and more or less kickstarted my interest in firearms.

[@davidespinosa5699]

The mechanics in this weapon are beautiful! Amazing

[@604116]

There are 106 miles to Johannesburg, we've got a full magazine, half a glass of salmiakki, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.

[@MannoMax]

604116 what is this from

[@beavisbutt-headson3223]

Why of all the types of liquor there are would you choose the unholy abomination that is salmiakki? Also, imagine Carrie Fisher pointing this thing at you

[@HimmelGanger]

Salmiakk is love, salmiakk is life.

[@John-gf8wk]

I'd like this but it's at 69 likes and I don't wanna ruin it

[@itsdrazi2218]

I'm dead

[@SeraphinaPZ]

"Handheld semi-automatic grenade launcher", sounds like a wet dream for people who like firepower.

[@bat2293]

Overkill is underrated.

[@dereenaldoambun9158]

Hope in the future ppl will create 'Gatling Grenade Launcher' or 'Super Auto-Grenade Launcher'.

[@bat2293]

"Super Auto-Grenade Launcher" I like the sound of that... as long is it can hover in 30kt cross winds, hump it's own ammo, read a map better than an Marine 2nd Lt. (that's not hard to do) and pick up girls while on leave in Johannesburg (from what I've heard that's not that hard to do either).

[@fanshibboleth9702]

Eh for what it's worth I've heard they've begun development on an automatic version of this weapon.

[@a4435ify]

Now THAT is what I call quick-access fire superiority.

[@quietresolution4772]

Fun fact: the very first time that I ever came across this forgotten weapon was when I was a little kid, playing with the 3 and 3/4 inch GI Joe action figures. I can't remember who wielded it, but I distinctly remember it was this weapon because of the position of the pistol grip. Such an obscure weapon to model

[@johanvanzyl8479]

You start with some really acurate and compelling reasons for using this iso the 40mm grenade laucher. In the bush war wcs was walking into ambush. To survive you need to return accurate fire. To get people up and fighting back needs a quick accurate schock" only once saw the very underwelming effect of a fairly accurately placed 40mm. In my co. We dropped rifle granades and 40 mm and went for semi auto shotguns. Had 2 at the front most often in wedge formation.

[@failer_]

Now this is what I was waiting for when he said he would be visiting South Africa.

[@playboicartiismydad4842]

@Strange Boy This is such a random and stulid comment

[@playboicartiismydad4842]

@Strange Boy *Planned who do you think was the labour

[@playboicartiismydad4842]

@Strange Boy Once again that is stupid because its not like blacks where alowed to develop or build anything and to somehow claim its a European country with a lot of blacks would be saying Brazil is a european country with a lot of lantinas

[@NhlanhlaMathe]

@Strange Boy imagine that, black people in Africa! Boggles the mind

[@lauriwiren6398]

Interesting concept for a gun: Relatively light 20 mm anti-materiel rifle/grenade launcher with reasonable recoil. Ambush weapon and anti-fire support weapon. It is great to see when someone thinks outside the box for once.

[@maxnaz47]

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, with a lot of crims finally wising up to be being shot through any part of their get away vehicles with the FAL they started installing sheet metal in the doors and walls. Once the crims reach a certain part of their territory, it's no longer safe to pursue on the ground, the light armoring they were giving their vehicles was enough to give them time to get away without being shot. Hand held 40mm or mounted 40 are just not practical enough for urban usage. However, with this weapon, 1 guy can hang out the window of the pursuit vehicle, pop a few rounds into the first vehicle then move straight onto the next and so on, with a high degree of confidence of not only hitting the target but completely eliminating any internal resistance. This is how SA deal with murderous scum.

[@Patriotgal1]

@@maxnaz47 You could call in an A10 strike to "deal with murderous scum". But I doubt it would feel as satisfying. :)

[@gilduma8456]

You could easily give the Neopup airburst capability. You could place a programming muzzle brake on it, which would be connected to a smart scope on the gun that can calculate ballistic trajectory.

[@Warhamer116]

@@Patriotgal1 a) SA don't have A10's, b) air strikes cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands depending on ammo and craft used c) using aircraft in dense jungle area is next to useless as US discovered in vietnam.

[@ACEnthusiast]

Stormlord “dense jungle area”? There aren’t any jungles in SA, dude. It’s mostly either fynbos, plains, or savanna. Or the mountains. Unless you meant /urban/ jungles, in which case, yeah, air strikes are ineffective anyways.

[@ut4321]

Such a cool, clear explanation of the effect of the relative mass of the cartridges on the overall physics of the weapon.

[@candeo3687]

i love the way it extends when you ready it, really cool

[@mephInc]

"So, I have this broken AK, some sheet metal, a couple shocks out of my Geo Metro, and a pile of grenades. I'll figure something out."

[@Chevypotamus]

This gun looks like it was designed for a theoretical alien invasion.

[@axelpatrickb.pingol3228]

It's South Africa - they thought anyone with the skin color of a kettle over a wood fire menacingly holding a mango is a threat needing superior firepower.

[@ivanmonahhov2314]

This plus gyrojet rounds - Warhammer 40 000 bolter

[@iluvmym4]

Cat don’t tell Trump 😏

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

Cat By Aliens

[@stage4901]

Cat As a South African I can confirm that we designed it for civilian use against aliens

[@philipendres1882]

We need a South Africa weapons playlist EDIT: never mind, there is, and it's as crazy and badass as you'd expect

[@t.c6080]

I thought there was one

[@jessesinclair4491]

So cool the way the optic slides with each shot

[@Namesi]

Every Forgotten Weapons video I watch ends with me saying, "Yup. Gonna need me one of them too..."

[@dogboy0912]

I hope there is some 3 star at the pentagon who watches these videos when on the toilet.

[@silentstryker1590]

I'm watching this while on the toilet... really

[@moriskurth628]

@@silentstryker1590 Me too, I have to notice.

[@nosugarnocream8465]

To steal the know how right

[@Edeinawc]

It's not enough of an overpriced convoluted mess to interest the U.S. military, though! Where are the contractors going to make their dough?

[@eponodyne]

Well, I don't have 3 stars and I don't work at the Pentagon, but...

[@marklayton5374]

Iv been wanting to see something different for a very very long time and you just did that for me so thanks for that. What a beautiful thing that is . Wow

[@dougler500]

Brilliant designer, many interesting and well thought out aspects.

[@DooxTrebucket]

Video is just in time for the Space Force.

[@williamsager805]

Space Force yes, but not the US Army. They refuse to buy something that is simple, easy to use and doesn't break down a lot. Not without some modifications first. LOL

[@kelborhal2576]

Make it a gyrojet and were a step closer to the bolter.

[@Nathan-jh1ho]

The recoil will send you flying to who knows where.

[@TheArklyte]

William Sager because it isn't *_AMERICAN, f//ck yeah!_* It's the same story as with all NATO equipment. Someone comes up with great design, americans say they want a copy of their own equipement and won't accept anything else then they try to sell their own production to everyone since it's already ready... usually they still lose though. That's why we have .308 and 5.56 instead of just .280 British for example. They can still do a few things on their own if the topic is aircraft and navy. However even creating a good tank is beyond them. They needed to parcitipate in two separate joint projects with british and germans to run away with results and use them to build their own thing. So yeah, Abrams is a great germano-british tank:D

[@HaqqAttak]

This is literally a space marine boltgun. It just needs some cosmetic modifications.

[@dachers1238]

Ian's encyclopedic knowledge of any firearm he comes across never ceases to amaze me. Great content.

[@Dianasaurthemelonlord7777]

He does research the target of the video

[@MACARONIEMANIAC]

@@Dianasaurthemelonlord7777 WOAH REALLY????????????????????????

[@Arthion]

I've gotta say, simple and elegant solutions always impress me.

[@MrBilld75]

Thank goodness for that recoil dampening system. That thing has some kick, even with it. In the slow mo, I was like "whoa, worse than I thougt". Normal speed just doesn't quite do it the justice slow mo does.

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Da warboss iz gunna go zoggin mad when ee sees dis puny 'oomie is playing wiv his plinky pistol.

[@Shenko91]

This is seriously the most awesome thing I've seen in a good while. I hope it gets adopted, or at least gets featured in video games and movies. It's too cool to be entirely forgotten.

[@CmoreTalkLess]

Just

[@kairosacademy7609]

I intend to, for my fanfics and maybe my novel... This is seriously cool

[@christianfranco6912]

Chappie

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Very interesting design, well executed. Thanks Ian.

[@Mithirael]

I absolutely love the system to keep the sight from digging out your eye. That's genius.

[@johnoneil9188]

I really like the design with the boxy magazine and the whole slightly futuristic look. Six rounds don´t sound that much but everything that takes six small grenades already goes beyond just regular law enforcement. There are not that many grenade launchers like that it seems which is too bad, it´s a cool concept.

[@notirishrider7953]

I think something like that would work great for swat units. poping six stun 20mm stun granades through the windows of a building from like 50-100m away is something I'm sure would come in usefull.

[@dfwai7589]

NotIrishRider stun, low pressure/ low yield HE, rubber rounds, fuck it why not some buckshot

[@1337penguinman]

What is it with South African arms designers and guns that belong in the Terminator movies? I mean, I'm fine with it just curious is all.

[@migkillerphantom]

This seems like an ideal weapon for police/military occupation forces in urban high intensity crime/low intensity warfare environments. Shit like guarding objects in Iraq or busting narcos in favelas. I wouldn't be surprised if the guy who made this likes cyberpunk.

[@migkillerphantom]

1337penguinman south africa is about as violent as a place can get before you start calling it warfare. The requirements of security contractors and police forces are quite a bit different in an environment like that. Just compare the kind of security the wealthier people put on their homes with what their peers in western countries do.

[@StPaul76]

This has to be one of the coolest pieces of ordnance I've seen.. An easily portable, shoulder-fired, semiautomatic 20mm cannon.. If I ever was a machinegunner or a DM in a firefight I'd be pretty quickly zeroing on an enemy carrying one of these for sure.. Because once he starts pumpin' those shells at your position youn don't get a chance for a clear shot at him anymore if any for that matter.. Awesome Ian!

[@khornatekrieger3023]

The only problem would be carrying the damn thing. Its another 12 pounds or so and having a second weapon slung over armor is such a damn pain let alone actually maneuvering with one. I'd see me plugging it as soon as I tried dropping behind cover.

[@StPaul76]

I agree that thing is a bit of a lump for sure.. I've had my time carrying all sorts of shit on me like SAW's and 24lb anti-tank mines and once you've hauled your ass for about 10 miles you feel pretty much getting rid of your underwear on top of all that gear :D But in an attack situation where it is necessary to put supressive fire against enemy positions there is not much that comes to my mind that would be more practically effective than a couple of guys pumpin' 20mm HE shells at the enemy's face while the rest of the platoon moves forward.

[@pickleparty247]

Carson Tait unless you have a dedicated squad member who carries this thing along with a machine pistol such as an Uzi or MP5K as a personal defence weapon

[@no1DdC]

I think this makes the most sense, like Ian suggested, for the defense of checkpoints and bases - and as an option for vehicle crews.

[@simonmccaffrey6388]

I always come back to this video and I’m always so confused how this thing isn’t in a TON of action movies.

[@garybiggs9010]

Mag release: The FAL rifle went from a vertical break open lever to horizontal for same reason. Magazine: Would probably be considered a rotary mag.

[@carnut666]

I now need to know the effect practice rounds would have on ballistics gel. For science.

[@awsomesauce03]

The deformation from the cavity inside collapsing would probably rip the gel

[@MrPingn]

With slow motion so we can see what happens

[@LeeFerikson]

This weapon seems like it would be very well suited as a squad-level fire support weapon. The US military has been looking for something like this for a long time, be it the marines M32 or the Army's XM25, the PAW seems to overcome a lot of the issues either weapon has. While the M32 is a fine weapon system, the fact that it shoots the very low velocity 40mm means that the user has to carry a carbine with him, else he be defenseless/useless in many situations, which means he has two carry two full size weapons, which is very burdensome. Combine this with the fact that the M32's primitive revolver cylinder, making it very slow to reload, and the soldier is probably better off with their M320. Then there's the XM25. Field testing did yield very positive feedback, but its stuck with two issues. Firstly, it's damn expensive, not only does the weapon have some pretty fancy hardware itself, but the cartridges are very costly too. It also is noted that the user probably does need to carry a carbine with the XM25. The PAW seems to solve these problems. Its lack of heavy optical sight giving it presumably lower weight, and smaller size means that issuing the soldier the PAW and a carbine is a much more viable solution. Further, its higher muzzle velocity compared to both the M32 and XM25, as well as much faster reloading and larger magazine size compared to the two respectively, mean that issuing the soldier a PAW and a pistol is possibly a viable choice.

[@stevepirie8130]

LeeFerikson, yep I always look at how these weapons affect how much weight you have to hump up hills lol. These days we carry so much I wouldn't be keen carrying another weapon and ammo too. Great idea wounding enemy you suppressed in a trench though making it easier to assault though.

[@jackhammertwo1]

Funny thing:i just did a quick check and the weapon as been around since 1999.

[@PokemonHaloFan]

Too bad the US government seems intent on blowing hundreds of billions on overly complex weapon systems like the F-35 and the Littoral Combat ships. They don't want to buy something inexpensive and effective because then the companies like Lockheed can't bribe them anymore and make more money when they get to constantly repair the overly complex system.

[@loosecannon8340]

Just googled, I see the M32 was also designed and made in South Africa, by a company called Milkor.

[@tomaspabon2484]

@@PokemonHaloFan its more about spending their whole annual budget to get an increase next year

[@nervigeskind3131]

First forgotten weapons video I’ve watched all the way through

[@gunraptor]

This is one of the coolest and potentially most useful guns I've ever seen.

[@krpajda]

Seeing more or less the entire thing extend forwards from the stock after firing is easily the coolest aspect of any gun i have ever seen

[@Lalann]

The Gm6 Lynx is the same way.

[@krpajda]

isn't that thing just long recoil, instead of the entire receiver retracting and then slowly getting pressed forwards?

[@crazyfvck]

+Krpajda Agreed. It kind of reminds me of a part from the movie "Aliens," when the queen pushes her snout/mouth out of her endoskeleton.

[@xXSpaceMexicanXx]

*THE IMPERIUM WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*

[@warpig6459]

But why tho? Why this weapon?

[@popinmo]

@@warpig6459 it's very close to a bolter for Warhammer 40k

[@volvagia6860]

This keeps popping up on my feed and I'm not even mad! One of my favorites! I'd love to shoot one!

[@1nkyarts]

10:11 i dont know what i just felt seeing it uncompress but i *loved* it

[@linksbro1]

"This thing does its job when it gets there, and it doesn't matter how long it takes to get there, so to speak." ... You slept with it, didn't you Ian? :P

[@user-fe4cn6ih4w]

Oh, I saw that weapon in SF movie 'chappie'. I thought it was fiction model, but it was real.

[@williamwhitehouse8741]

And South africa _would_ be the kind of people to make robots like the mammoth

[@EnjoyCocaColaLight]

@@williamwhitehouse8741 You mean to say the Moose?

[@williamwhitehouse8741]

@@EnjoyCocaColaLight yeah

[@whatthefuckisthis7]

fr

[@lk6912]

@@EnjoyCocaColaLight it really did have a shape like moose antlers with its weapon systems. Chappie wasn't my favorite niel blomkamp movie but it was still violent and entertaining !!

[@dertzlycron9979]

Video games should love this gun with the ejection on the left (on your screen) and looking different than "standard".

[@wolfganggugelweith8760]

This gun remembers me on the Sturmgewehr 77 (AUG🇦🇹). The best assault rifle of this earth.

[@5anjuro]

"Personal Assault Weapon". Personally, I wouldn't want to be assaulted (even impersonally) with this weapon.

[@LuistheABF123]

Ah, the Inkunzi PAW, taking down prawn mechs since 2009.

[@AllEyesOnThisCorruptedCountry]

Randomly shows up in my feeds, I love it

[@michaelmichaels-tw7wd]

Excellent presentation 👍👏

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

This looks like my shoulder hurts

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

The buffer explanation made perfect sense, and is a fascinating artifact of having such heavy projectiles... It's one of those things you'd never think of until you've already built one, and it's not working as it should. Great solution, and a wonderfully informative review as always, Ian.👍

[@DukeOfEarle88]

It was a little bit confusing... You have to admit.

[@sonofjimbo]

“Oh, and Season pass owners get immediate access to the base weapons”

[@jennibaker3444]

I absolutely need two of the these!!

[@Treblaine]

A standard 100 gram 20mm projectile, at over 300m/s... that's roughly the equivalent recoil of FOUR heavy loads of a 12-gauge shotgun being fired simultaneously. More than the .50BMG. And this weapon only weighs 6kg. On balance, I can see why it would be worth it, those suicide trucks loaded with explosives yet covered in welded-on armour plate, if they have a dead-man-switch then they are going to explode wherever you stop them, that means there's a huge value on destroying them at the maximum possible distance, hopefully outside of the lethal blast radius.

[@Deraios]

However if such a vehicle is only slightly armored a round that is rated for 6 mm of penetration is going to do absolutely nothing unless you directly hit a weak spot and the shrapnel and explosion will have even less of an effect or armor plating. You easily get 20+ mm penetration on an M2 so you might as well just use it instead. Even most full power .30 cal cartridges get 10+ mm.

[@whyjay9959]

If I'm calculating correctly(weight in grams multiplied by speed in km/s), 100g at 310 m/s has less recoil than several different .50 BMG projectiles. And that's without including the propellant- I got the impression that higher muzzle velocities require more of it for the same muzzle energy.

[@Mongo63a]

Sounds like detached retinas might be a concern with this weapon.

[@Deraios]

If you watch actual footage you sometimes (often?) see a lot of completely covered windshields with basically a driver's hatch that's impossible to hit at any safe range with something like this. And apart from normal cars, sometimes old Soviet APCs are also converted an you can't hope to combat them with a launcher like this. But yes, I would also assume something like this is much more useful to attack infantry in buildings by just shooting the appropriate walls etc.

[@schmiddy8433]

What are these made up scenarios? You're all talking out of your ass.

[@turbowolf302]

[Stares in Texan] I want.

[@ThaFearReaper]

You want.... I need

[@odds2421]

Best comment

[@DavidM-um2uk]

The engineering on that thing is pretty slick.

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465]

I forgot all about the good old Inkunzi PAW Neopup. Truly, Forgotten Weapons.

[@communist1831]

It’s an actual hand canon

[@Markus-zb5zd]

you telling me that Age of Empires Hand cannoneers are a thing?

[@VictorKane115]

By the Emperor. It's beautiful.

[@rodfrost2360]

I totally respect someone who truly knows what they are talking about.

[@Black_06_Ranger]

This is one of the super cool niche guns that showed up in Chappie like the bolt-action grenade launcher from the opening scene

[@thomaskok5773]

i need one for concealed carry

[@mohlomphehi]

thomas kok 🤣🤣🤣

[@tobiashagstrom4168]

Seems like something like this could become a popular gun for video games. It looks really cool and interesting, and it could easily work as an anti-infantry weapon, at least using video game logic.

[@GreenSpleenSubmarine]

I can already see serving like this being used in Gunpla model kits

[@ambrosiogiovanni6952]

It's already in video games and other media. At least the "concept" of it. In Warhammer 40k it's called a "Bolter", in the universe there's actually a "Heavy Bolter" that is basically a machine gun type weapon of this kind.

[@tobiashagstrom4168]

Oh, you better believe me, I know what a sacred boltgun is, it's the Emperor's wrath made manifest. I was talking about this weapon specifically.

[@RvBnerd618]

I believe this gun was used in Infinite Warfare called the G-Rail, although the in game gun functionality is quite different.

[@MrAaaaaa46]

its also in counter strike online 2

[@InfinitumPueri]

the reciprocating sights on top look really cool during recoil

[@coolsnake1134]

I love that he said the best round to use with this is the high explosive incendiary round that way not only are you blown to bits but you are also on fire to boot

[@SynchronizorVideos]

10:11 That's some Mass Effect action right there.

[@aweaeawwfwawe7394]

funny thing is this would be legal in canada, provided you werent using the explosive ammo

[@Zaprozhan]

Angry moose are no joke.

[@diegoa.gonzalezarens2211]

Canadian: Sorry, mister bear. Bear: *explodes into a fine red mist due to sheer muzzle velocity* Canadian: I'm sorry

[@chexlemeneux8790]

@@beastlyendeavour9184 Tannerite is a lot of fun.

[@barendmjansevanrensburg592]

Good for bear hunting?

[@battleoid2411]

@@barendmjansevanrensburg592 consider that practice round is a gigantic hollow point, there wont be much of a bear left

[@alexanderneethling6668]

When he took the stock off the rifle I saw couple of mounting spots for the use on a Robot's arm. Coolest thing on the planet.

[@nomadjensen8276]

Ian my boy, look at those fingertips! those are the hands of a man who uses tools and tinkers with complex mechanisms.