Accession Number:

AD0701867

Title:

Effect of Increase in Starting Pressure on Efficiency and Velocity of Caliber 0.30 Weapons

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Corporate Author:

ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Report Date:

1941-07-28

Abstract:

The effect of increasing the initial pressure is studied theoretically. No improvement in muzzle velocity of a caliber 0.30 gun is found. Under some circumstances, the efficiency may be improved, but only at the expense of muzzle velocity.

Pages:

0014

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Distribution Statement:

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

File Size:

0.61MB