A NEW METHOD OF IGNITION DEVELOPED FOR RECOILLESS GUNS FIRING FIN-STABILIZED PROJECTILES

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Abstract:

The principles of uniform ignition formulated for special types of recoilless weapons have been applied to recoilless weapons firing fin-stabilized projectiles. A new ignition system, has been developed for these weapons. Better uniformities in chamber pressures and muzzle velocities have been obtained at ambient temperature when the new ignition system has been used to fire the 90 mm M67 recoilless gun, as compared with the ballistic results obtained with the previous ignition system.

Author(s):
Levine, A.
Author Organization(s):
FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
Pagination:
0054

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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-1630
Project Number(s):
502-01-008
Monitor Series:
R-1630, FA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FIN STABILIZED AMMUNITION, *RECOILLESS GUNS, PROJECTILES, STANDARDIZATION, INTERIOR BALLISTICS, DETONATORS, EXPLOSIVE TRAINS, IGNITION SYSTEMS, IGNITION, GUN PROPELLANTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives, Guns
Keyword(s):
M 5 PROPELLANT, M 67 GUNS(90 MM)
Report Date:
1962 Dec 01