Final Preparation and Assembly of 120-mm Kinetic Energy Cartridge Prior to Loading of Propellant

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Abstract:

This technical note describes the procedures to install a 120-mm projectile into an assembled 120-mm cartridge case and verify its fit into a 120-mm gun chamber. These procedures may also be used for 120-mm kinetic energy (KE) anti-tank projectile research as well as test and evaluation of 120-mm KE anti-tank cartridges. An assembled 120-mm base and seal, combustible case, and case adapter are predrilled for piezoelectric pressure ports as necessary, and a larger hole is drilled in the adapter cap to allow for adding or removing propellant.

Author(s):
Krzeminski, Damian ; Chronister, Ryan ; Maglaughlin, Randall
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
Funding Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD, ADELPHI , MD
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Note
Publication Date:
2021 Oct 01
Pagination:
27

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
propellants, cartridge cases, composite materials, military research, engineering drawings, gun chambers, materials, orientation (direction), test and evaluation, ammunition, combustible cartridge cases, gages, kinetic energy, projectiles, assembly, energetic materials, engineering
Keyword(s):
120-mm combustible case, case adapter, base and seal assembly, chamber gauge, ring gauge, sabot petal orientation, anti-tank cartridges
Subject Categories:
Ordnance
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 28
Update Date:
2021 Dec 02