Correction of the Hang-Out-of-Battery (HOB) Problem on the M60A2 Tank.

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Abstract:

Testing of the M60A2 tank revealed the main gun failed to return to battery after firing. The report investigates Army Materiel Commands proposed fixes to correct the problem and determines suitability of the proposed Quality Assurance program. Included in the investigation are testing techniques and measurements of recoil pressures, counter recoil velocities and friction forces experienced in firing the M81 main tank gun, 152mm. The report further discusses an apparatus for measuring return to battery forces which would identify potential gun launchers that would hang out of battery when fired.

Author(s):
Gay, H. P.
Author Organization(s):
BATTELLE COLUMBUS LABS DURHAM N C
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Aug-Nov 74,
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Availability: Available In Microfiche Only.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
OTEA-74-3
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC04-72-A-0001
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-6510A
Monitor Series:
74-3
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RECOIL, *GUNS, *TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), STATISTICAL DATA, QUALITY ASSURANCE, MALFUNCTIONS, RECOIL MECHANISMS, GUN MOUNTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Combat Vehicles, Guns
Keyword(s):
M 60 tanks, M 60A2 tanks, M 81 guns(152 MM)
Report Date:
1974 Nov 15