Temperature Compensated Loading Curves for the 7.62 x 54R Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) Round

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Abstract:

This report documents the effort to determine what variables are statistically significant in determining the velocity of the 7.62-millimeter X 54R armor piercing incendiary API round. The Design of Experiments approach to testing was used for this study. After the determination of the statistically significant variables is made, loading curves are generated taking into account these variables to achieve the desired velocity. The knowledge gained from this study will provide Weapons Survivability Laboratory WSL firing officers with the ability to shoot the 7.62 x 54R with accuracy in velocity and repeatability from shot-to-shot.

Author(s):
Tyson, J. H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
Descriptive Note:
Test rept. for 31 Jan-1 Feb 2009
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA510537
Pagination:
0038

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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
Report Number(s):
NAWCWD-TM-8598
Monitor Series:
NAWC-WPNS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION, OFFICER PERSONNEL, SURVIVABILITY, TEST METHODS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
*7 62 MM X 54R ARMOR PIERCING INCENDIARY ROUND, LOADING CURVE, TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED LOADING CURVE
Report Date:
2009 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2009 Dec 23