GUNFIRE TESTS OF VICKERS, INCORPORATED CYLINDRICAL ACCUMULATORS FOR AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Abstract

Tests were conducted to determine the ability of each piston-type accumulator to remain in 1 piece and the material of the cylinder to resist excessive tear (the size of the tear not to exceed 3 in. in any 1 direction beyond the hole cut by the projectile) when subjected to a 0.50-cal incendiary- projectile impact. The 50-cu in. accumulators failed to comply with specifications. The 200-cu in. accumulators performed satisfactorily. The 100-cu in. accumulator charged with hydrolube for comparison with petroleum-base hydraulic fluid failedto remain in 1 piece. The fluid and air end caps employed on the accumulators performed satisfactorily.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 21, 1953
Accession Number
AD0016411

Entities

People

  • H. P. Branscome

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accumulators
  • Aircrafts
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Ammunition
  • Cameras
  • Damage
  • Damage Assessment
  • Fluids
  • Gunfire
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Incendiary Ammunition
  • Incendiary Projectiles
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Photographs
  • Projectiles
  • Specifications

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