Aircraft Drops of Mine Parachute, XH-20G, Attached to Mine, Mk. 36

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Abstract:

This test was conducted to determine the flight characteristics, ballistic coefficients and terminal velocities of six of the subject mine- parachute combinations. It was concluded that 1 The six Mines, Mk. 36, equipped with Parachutes, XH-20G, had excellent flight characteristics and the operation of the parachute packs and parachutes was satisfactory 2 The ballistic coefficients and terminal velocities, respectively, for the six drops are as follows 0.0475 - 176 ft.sec. 0.0527 - 186 ft.sec. 0.0537 - 188 ft. sec. 0.0421 - 165 ft.sec. 0.0420 - 165 ft.sec. 0.0423 - 166 ft.sec.

Author(s):
Hall, E. B.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL PROVING GROUND DAHLGREN VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Partial rept. no. 28 on Mine and Mine Component Testing.
Pagination:
0016

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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):
NPG-879
Project Number(s):
NPG-RE6B-311-1-51
Monitor Series:
NPG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*PARACHUTE DESCENTS, *AERIAL MINES, INTERACTIONS, WEIGHT, AIRSPEED, PARACHUTE PACKS, ACCEPTABILITY, DESCENT TRAJECTORIES, FLIGHT TESTING, VELOCITY, AIR DROP OPERATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Gliders and Parachutes, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
MARK 36 MINES, XH 20G PARACHUTES
Report Date:
1951 Nov 27