Advanced Production Engineering for the 105mm XM494E3 Antipersonnel-Tracer Cartridge

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Abstract:

Several modifications were introduced which provided cost savings both through simplified production procedures and the utilization of more economic materials. As a result of this study, a substantial improvement in the costeffectiveness of the projectile has been realized. Among the most significant technical accomplishments resulting from this study is the development of an improved method of assembling flechettes by use of a weaving method. This breakthrough enabled the manufacture of Beehive ammunition on a mass production basis.

Author(s):
Cheng, Franklin R.
Author Organization(s):
PICATINNY ARSENAL DOVER NJ
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PA-TR-4283
Monitor Series:
PA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ANTIPERSONNEL AMMUNITION, *TRACER AMMUNITION, *CANISTER PROJECTILES, PAYLOAD, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, COST EFFECTIVENESS, PROJECTILES, FORGING, COSTS, PRODUCTION CONTROL, AERIAL TARGETS, LABOR, ASSEMBLY, GUNS, SURFACE TARGETS, VALUE ENGINEERING, TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), WEAVING, DETONATORS, CARTRIDGES, MATERIAL FORMING, PROJECTILE CASES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Fabrication Metallurgy, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
*XM 494E3 CARTRIDGES(105 MM), 105 MM CARTRIDGES, ANTIMATERIEL AMMUNITION, 105 MM PROJECTILES, M 68 GUNS(105 MM), BEEHIVE AMMUNITION, M 603 PR JECTILES(105 MM), M 494 CARTRIDGES(105 MM), XM 603 PROJECTILES(105 MM), M 60 TANKS
Report Date:
1971 Nov 01