DETERMINATION OF TRUNNION REACTIONS OF THE CALIBER 0.50 BROWNING MACHINE GUN, M2, AIRCRAFT (FLEXIBLE), MOUNTED IN THE X-5-K RING SPRING ADAPTER.

DETERMINATION OF TRUNNION REACTIONS OF THE CALIBER 0.50 BROWNING MACHINE GUN, M2, AIRCRAFT (FLEXIBLE), MOUNTED IN THE X-5-K RING SPRING ADAPTER.

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Abstract:

The trunnion reactions of the Caliber 0.50 B.M.G., M2., A.C. Flexible, mounted in the Edgewater Steel Companys X-5-K ring spring adapter were determined at normal temperature, by means of piezo-electric gages and the cathode ray oscillograph, when single shots and bursts of three rounds each were fired. Author

Author(s):

Cronin, Richard F.

Author Organization(s):

BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Descriptive Note:

Laboratory rept.,

Pagination:

0036

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

BRL-246

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application

Communities of Interest:

Air Platforms

Descriptor(s):

(*AIRCRAFT GUNS, GUN MOUNTS), (*GUN MOUNTS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)), FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), MACHINE GUNS, PIEZOELECTRIC GAGES, FORCE(MECHANICS), MOUNTING BRACKETS, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, RECOIL MECHANISMS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Guns, Mechanics

Keyword(s):

M 2 GUNS(CAL 50)

Report Date:

1941 Aug 04