Product Improvement Test of Modified Leaf Sight for M203 Grenade Launcher.

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Abstract:

The purpose of the test was to evaluate the modified leaf sight and determine the accuracy of the sight graduations. Testing was conducted at Aberdeen Proving Ground by the Materiel Testing Directorate from 15 May to 19 June 1972. The modified leaf sights and M203 launchers used for test support were inspected the launchers were fired for velocity, and then for accuracy using the leaf sight. The range graduations on the sight were accurate to impact grenades at the 200 and 300 meter ranges however, the average impacts at the 100-meter range were 28.5 meters short and those at the 350-meter range were 55.7 meters beyond the target.

Author(s):
Keele, Eric J.
Author Organization(s):
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD MATERIEL TESTING DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final letter rept. 15 May-19 Jun 72,
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
APG-MT-4107
Project Number(s):
USATECOM-8-WE-307-203-003
 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):
(*GUN SIGHTS, RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHERS), FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), VELOCITY, ACCURACY, CALIBRATION, COMPATIBILITY, GRENADES, RIFLES, GUN BARREL ATTACHMENTS, RANGE(DISTANCE), IMPACT PREDICTION, ACCEPTABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fire Control and Bombing Systems, Guns
Keyword(s):
40 MM GRENADES, GRENADE LAUNCHERS, MODIFICATION, M 16A1 RIFLES, M 16 RIFLES, M 203 GRENADE LAUNCHERS
Report Date:
1972 Jul 19