Study into the Operational Characteristics of a Recoilless Rifle Mounted on Army Helicopters. Volume II. Analysis of the Flow Field Generated During the Firing of a Recoilless Rifle.

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Abstract:

The results presented in this report represent the analytical portion of the investigation into the feasibility of mounting a 105 mm recoilless rifle on Army helicopters.

Author(s):
Lott, Robert A. ; Smith, Sheldon D. ; Prozan, Robert J.
Author Organization(s):
LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE CO INC HUNTSVILLE ALA HUNTSVILLE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Oct 72-Oct 73,
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 1, AD-783 428.
Pagination:
0088

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
LMSC-HREC-TR-D306785-2, WVT-CR-74021
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAF07-73-C-0151
Project Number(s):
DA-1-F-163206-D-050, PRON-EJ-2-50139-01-M1-M7
Monitor Series:
CR-74021
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*HELICOPTERS, *GUNSHIPS, *RECOILLESS GUNS, ARMY AIRCRAFT, RIFLES, GAS FLOW, FLOW FIELDS, OVERPRESSURE, BREECH MECHANISMS, SUPPRESSORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Guns
Keyword(s):
Huey Cobra
Report Date:
1974 Jul 01