STABILITY OF 90 MM SHELL T8

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Abstract:

The object of this test is to determine the stability factor of the 90 mm H. E. Shell T8 with the Mechanical Time Fuze M43, fired from the 90 mm A. A. Gun M1. This shell is a modification of the A.A. Shell M58 T3 whose stability factor was found to be 1.33 for a twist of 132.

Author(s):
Hitchcock, H. P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Pagination:
0020

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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):
BRL-236
Monitor Series:
BRL
 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):
*ANTIAIRCRAFT GUNS, *PROJECTILES, EXTERIOR BALLISTICS, FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), PROJECTILE TRAJECTORIES, RIFLING, SPINNING(MOTION), STABILITY, YAW
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives, Ballistics
Keyword(s):
M 1 GUNS(90 MM)
Report Date:
1941 Jun 13