GUNFIRE TEST OF MODEL FJ-2 AIRPLANE, OXYGEN CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKETS

Abstract

Nonshatterable, 514-cu in., O breathing cylinders, which were charged to 1800 + or - 50 psi, were installed in 3 bracket assemblies; 0.50-cal M2 AP projectiles were fired into the assemblies at impact angles of 45, 35 and 90. Two of the bracket assemblies satisfactorily retained the cylinders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 1953
Accession Number
AD0010097

Entities

People

  • H. P. Branscome

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Ammunition
  • Armor Piercing Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Damage
  • Damage Assessment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Fuselages
  • Gunfire
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Security
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Analytical Mechanics
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • ballistics.