STABILITY OF THE CAL. 0.50 MACHINE GUN, M85 AND THE CAL. 0.50 TRIPOD MOUNT, M3

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Abstract:

A study of the Caliber 0.50 Machine Gun, M85 - M3 tripod system has shown that the system is unstable at a command height of 14 inches at both high and low firing rates, but may be made stable at low rates of fire by lowering the command height to 12 inches.

Author(s):
Cronin, Richard F.
Author Organization(s):
Army Interior Ballistics Lab ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BRL-TN-1387
Project Number(s):
DA-502-01-009
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
MACHINE GUNS, STABILITY, FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), ACCEPTABILITY, GUN TURRETS
Keyword(s):
M 3 GUN MOUNTS(CAL 50), M 85 GUNS(CAL 50), TRIPODS
Report Date:
1961 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2020 Aug 19