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

Personal Author(s):

• Hershey, A. V.

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.

Descriptors:

• *FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• *PROJECTILES
• *TERMINAL BALLISTICS
• PENETRATION
• ARMOR PLATE

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Ballistics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE