DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CARTRIDGE, 20MM, APIT T230E1

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Abstract:

Development of a 20mm APIT cartridge capable of delivering improved termncendiary effects against aircraft and light-armored targets was undertaken by Frankford Arsenal. Armor piercing characteristics comparable to existing API shot were to be maintained. Approximately 2500 cartridges were fabricated for use in this development. Vastly improved terminal incendiary effects were exhibited against aircraft and light armored vehicle type targets. Armor penetration, accuracy and ballistic match with M56A2 HEI round firing results were good. However, premature termination of this development resulted in a redesigned APIT cartridge which, in its present state, does not meet all of the design objectives and consequently is not suitable for service adoption.

Author(s):
Tyska, Martin
Author Organization(s):
FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0407608
Pagination:
0069

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FA-R-1593
Project Number(s):
DA-504-05-029
Monitor Series:
R-1593, FA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PENETRATION, *SMALL ARMS, *INCENDIARY AMMUNITION, *ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION, SENSITIVITY, QUALITY CONTROL, TRACER AMMUNITION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
T 230E1 AMMUNITION
Report Date:
1963 Feb 01