GUNFIRE QUALIFICATION TEST OF MODEL HRS-2 AND -3 HELICOPTER SELF SEALING FUEL CELL INSTALLATION

Abstract

The fuel-cell installation was subjected to (1) 0.30-cal ball and 0.50-cal AP projectiles which were fired from a range of 75 ft, and (2) fragments from a statically detonated 40-mm HE projectile which was placed 24 in. outside of the installation. Tabulated gunfire-test results show that 21 of the 22 qualifying wounds sealed satisfactorily.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 09, 1953
Accession Number
AD0007452

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  • H. P. Branscome

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Ammunition
  • Ball Ammunition
  • Cells
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Damage
  • Damage Assessment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Fuel Cells
  • Helicopters
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Open System Architecture
  • Projectiles
  • Test Equipment

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