PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT OF THE WOODEN PINOCCHIO RECOVERY MISSILE
Abstract
A method is presented by which wooden missiles may be reinforced with plastic to ensure recovery of critical projectile components. The method sufficiently reinforced the wood so that missiles were recovered after repeated firings through a smooth-bore 8-in. gun. The initial firing was at 4000 fps with no spin. Splits appeared in the wood at the open end of the missile, but these were sealed with epoxy resin. No further signs of failure were noted after refiring at 3200 fps. The materials used and their sources are included in the appendix.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 16, 1953
- Accession Number
- AD0015007
Entities
People
- H. B. Atkinson Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory