HYPERVELOCITY IMPACT FACILITY LIGHT-GAS PROJECTOR DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
The major accomplishment during this reporting period was launching a 1/8-in. diameter aluminum projectile at a velocity of 22,030 fps. Refinements were made in saboting techniques that produced clean projectile impacts on the target. Launching 1/4-in. diameter tungsten carbide projectiles was successful up to 12,800 fps and 1/4-in. diameter aluminum projectiles to 16,000 fps. Modifications to the lightweight piston (4 oz) were responsible for achieving higher velocities. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0263373
Entities
People
- R.b. Fendick
Organizations
- Air Armament Center