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Accession Number:
AD0781841
Title:
Investigation of the Hood Effect of the 6 inch Comm. Mk. 27-7 Projectile at Various Obliquities
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
Report Date:
1947-04-21
Pagination or Media Count:
18.0
Abstract:
Tests were conducted to obtain a comparison between plate ballistic limits using 6 inch Comm. Mk. 27-7 projectiles, in the standard condition and also with the windshield and hood removed, versus STS and Class B armor plates at various obliquities. The conditions and results of test are summarized in photos, and a summary of plate penetration coefficients is given.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE