PROJECT VULCAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Research and development on the M-61 Vulcan gun is continuing. The following projects and studies are discussed; (1) Improved Part Life: cycloidal main cam, removable track spacers; (2) Feeders: acceptance of ammunition belts with stretch links; (3) Boresighting and Target Study: data on production guns; (4) Gun Components; music wire firing pins, bolt body insulation bolt roller shaft modifications; (5) Range Records; and (6) Appendices: final report on the firing cam, and muzzle blast study from temperature and pressure. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1961
Accession Number
AD0271738

Entities

People

  • R.h. Barrett

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Belt
  • Boresights
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Firing Mechanisms (Weapon)
  • Firing Pins
  • Gun Components
  • Gun Support Equipment
  • Guns
  • Insulation
  • Production
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics