Accession Number:

AD0857512

Title:

Aerodynamic Properties of the 152MM XM617 Projectile

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

• Brandon, Fred J.

Report Date:

1969-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

39.0

Abstract:

The results obtained from exterior ballistic tests of the XM617 projectile are presented and discussed. An XM81E12 launcher with a twist of one turn in 41.2 calibers was used. Some real range drag, stability and damping characteristics are also presented and discussed.

Descriptors:

• *PROJECTILES
• *TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES)
• AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
• AERODYNAMIC LOADING
• CURVE FITTING
• DAMPING
• DRAG
• EXTERIOR BALLISTICS
• FREE FLIGHT TRAJECTORIES
• MOMENTS
• STABILITY
• YAW

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Combat Vehicles
• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE