Accession Number:

ADD014384

Title:

Foam Filled Muzzle Blast Reducing Device.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, Filed 25 Feb 82, patented 19 Jun 84,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Shea, John W.
• Pater, Larry L.

Report Date:

1984-06-19

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

A device for reducing the muzzle blast and flash from large caliber guns is disclosed. A container having a plurality of internal chambers and baffle plates filled with an aqueous foam is mounted to the muzzle of the gun barrel. The foam and chambers co-operate to substantially suppress muzzle blast noise and completely suppress muzzle flash. Patents. AW

Descriptors:

• *BLAST
• *FOAM
• *GUN MUZZLES
• *MUZZLE FLASH
• *PATENTS
• *SUPPRESSORS
• CHAMBERS
• GUN BARRELS
• GUNS
• INTERNAL
• NOISE
• WATER
• BAFFLES
• SHOCK ABSORBERS
• NOISE REDUCTION
• SUPPRESSION

Subject Categories:

• Guns
• Ammunition and Explosives
• Acoustics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE