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Accession Number:
AD1175576
Title:
Light Armor Yaw Versus Bullet Protection for Homogeneous Steel Armor Plates, Tipping Screen Data, and a Discussion of 24 ST Aluminum Deflector Plates
Descriptive Note:
[Technical Report, Formal Report]
Corporate Author:
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Report Date:
1943-05-19
Pagination or Media Count:
48
Abstract:
This report discussed two methods of bullet protection for aircraft which, under certain conditions may possess considerable weight advantage compared to more orthodox methods of protection. The methods discussed are use of aluminum alloy deflector plates at high obliquity and the use of a tipping screen plus internal armor at several feet spacing. Bullet protection velocity limits are measured on the basis of fragments not penetrating a metal fragment screen behind the test plate. Limits of this type are furnished for 24 ST Aluminum at 70 and 77 degrees obliquity.
Distribution Statement:
[A, Approved For Public Release]
