PROJECT VULCAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The following projects and studies are described: (1) Improved Parts Life: Bolt Roller Shaft Material Studies, Cycloidal Main Cam. (2) Boresighting and Target Study: Production Gun Data, Dispersion. (3) Gun-Aircraft Systems Compatibility: F104-G Clearing Problem. (4) Gun Components: Redesigned Unlocking Cam, Hook and Hook Roller Shaft Design, Lubricator, Clearing Cam Solenoid Modification. (5) Range Firing Records.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0290637

Entities

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Assembly
  • Boresights
  • Contracts
  • Dispersions
  • Elevation
  • Government Procurement
  • Gun Components
  • High Pressure
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Production
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).