DEVELOPMENT OF THRUSTER, CARTRIDGE ACTUATED, XM14

Abstract

A propellant actuated device, designated the XM14 Cartridge Actuated Thruster, was developed to act as a rammer for the 155 mm howitzer used in the T196 tank. This comprised a receiver and a modification of the qualified M19 Thruster. Requirements for this thruster differed from those normally specified for propellant actuated devices in that the unit was required to fire repeatedly without maintenance. Design studies were initiated by conducting tests with the M19 thruster, modified to accept the firing mechanism of a standard rifle, which utilizes a standard cartridge. The thruster was modified until it met or exceeded all performance requirements. A final engineering evaluation program confirmed the practicability of this device.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0282530

Entities

People

  • C. Glaser

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Engineering
  • Howitzers
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Propellant Actuated Devices
  • Propellants
  • Specifications
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Structural Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapons
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers