MULTIPLE PISTON TWO-STAGE LIGHT GAS LAUNCHER,

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Abstract:

A new method for operating light gas launchers is proposed which provides a significant increase in velocity capability. This method, adaptable to existing launchers, makes use of a second piston in the pumptube. The additional piston provides a second compression of the gas in the pumptube with a corresponding additional push on the projectile resulting in increased velocity. Author

Author(s):
Piacesi, Robert ; Waser, Robert H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
Annotation:
Multiple piston two-stage light gas launcher.
Pagination:
0022

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOL-TR-64-96, BRR130
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
(*LIGHT GAS GUNS, OPERATION), (*HYPERVELOCITY GUNS, OPERATION), BALLISTICS, PRESSURE, HYPERVELOCITY PROJECTILES, PISTONS
Report Date:
1964 May 01