On the Performance of Primers for Artillery Weapons

Abstract

Certain basic operational requirements of artillery primers are discussed. It is shown that static firing tests of primers can be used advantageously in evaluating the suitability of given primers in particular weapon systems. An attempt is made to explain the causes of some deficiencies in conventional primers. Simple design changes are suggested as means of improving the performance of artillery primers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1953
Accession Number
AD0013294

Entities

People

  • Douglas C. Vest
  • Emerson V. Jr Clarke
  • William F. Baker
  • William W. Shoemaker

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Cameras
  • Combustion
  • Fires
  • Firing Pins
  • Gunpowder
  • Guns
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Photographs
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Weapon Systems

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  • Surface Coatings Technology.
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