Base Fuze for 30MM H.E.D.P. Projectile

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Abstract:

This report describes the base fuze design for a 30MM high explosive dual purpose projectile that resulted from an analysis of many fuze concepts. Features of the fuze design were tested and evaluated in the laboratory using simulated gun launch environments. The base fuze design was fabricated and assembled into test projectiles and gun-tested to measure fuze performance. The fuzes functioned in less than 25 microseconds on impacts against aluminum targets at impact angles of 0 to 45 degrees obliquity and at an impact velocity of 600 meters per second.

Author(s):
Antonuzzi, A. ; Conlon, Jr., C. M. ; Warren, W. J.
Author Organization(s):
AVCO SYSTEMS DIV WILMINGTON MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 5 Apr-30 Nov 1978
Pagination:
0092

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AVSD-0336-78-CR, ARSCD-CR-79001
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK10-78-C-0141
Monitor Series:
CR-79001, ARSCD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*BASE DETONATING FUZES, SETBACK(FUZES), LABORATORY TESTS, HAZARDS, GUN LAUNCHERS, RELIABILITY, SAFETY, DEPOLARIZATION, FERROELECTRIC CRYSTALS, PROJECTILE FUZES, HIGH EXPLOSIVE AMMUNITION, ELECTRIC DETONATORS, DUAL PURPOSE GUNS, ELECTRIC FUZES(ORDNANCE), POINT INITIATING FUZES, TEST AND EVALUATION, SIMULATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
30 MM PROJECTILES, DUAL PURPOSE PROJECTILES, DESIGN, IMPACT SENSORS, MICRODETONATORS
Report Date:
1978 Dec 01