Rarefaction Wave Gun Tank Main Armament Demonstrator

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Abstract:

RArefaction waVe guN RAVEN propulsion is a widely acclaimed method to impart maximum energy into a projectile while endowing the launcher with the least recoil momentum and thermal heating. It was originally conceived in 1999 to meet the ambitious lethality and strategic deployability objectives of the future combat systems FCS to drive off a C130 transport ready for combat. RAVEN was removed from consideration to meet FCS lethality requirements due to the immaturity of the technology. This paper presents the experimental results of a brass-board tank main armament demonstration system based upon RAVEN propulsion. This technology profoundly alters the system integration options for guns.

Author(s):
Kathe, Eric ; Miner, Kevin ; Dillon, Robert
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WATERVLIET NY BENET LABS
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002187. Presented at the Army Science Conference (26th) held in Orlando, Florida on 1-4 December 2008. Published in the Proceedings of the Army Science Conference (26th), Dec 2008. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0005

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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
Monitor Series:
ARCCB/BL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LETHALITY, *HIGH CAPACITY PROJECTILES, SYMPOSIA, DEMONSTRATIONS, WEAPON SYSTEMS, ENERGY, HYBRID PROPULSION, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, GUNS, LAUNCHERS, MOMENTUM, BRASSBOARD MODELS, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, RECOIL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives, Combat Vehicles, Guns
Keyword(s):
*FCS(FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS), *RAVEN( RAREFACTION WAVE GUN), THERMAL HEATING, *EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS, *TANK MAIN ARMAMENT
Report Date:
2008 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2009 Sep 09