Weight Reduction Study on the 20MM, M61A1, Vulcan Gun Barrel

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Abstract:

A thermal analysis of the M61A1 VULCAN gun barrel was performed. This analysis included the calculation of bore boundary conditions by methods previously developed by the Research Directorate and the application of these boundary conditions to an outer barrel profile analysis. Pressure stress analyses were also performed. The final results are proposed outer barrel profiles for particular performance requirements.

Author(s):
Benzkofer, Philip D.
Author Organization(s):
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL IL GENERAL THOMAS J RODMAN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA028979
Pagination:
0054

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RIA-R-TR-76-022
Monitor Series:
RIA-R
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GUN BARRELS, *THERMAL ANALYSIS, *WEIGHT REDUCTION, ANTIAIRCRAFT GUNS, BREECH MECHANISMS, FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), TEMPERATURE, THERMAL STRESSES, THICKNESS, TRANSIENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guns, Thermodynamics
Keyword(s):
M 61 GUN BARRELS(20 MM), VULCAN GUNS, M 61A1 GUNS(20 MM), WALL THICKNESS
Report Date:
1976 Jun 01