DETERMINATION OF TEMPERATURE-TIME LIMITS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF 20 MM AMMUNITION

Abstract

The temperature-time limits permitting safe operation of 20 mm M55 ammunition, as defined by a maximum chamber pressure of 70,000 psi or maximum action time of 4.0 msec, were determined for the following conditions: (1) exposure and firing at elevated temperature; (2) exposure at elevated temperature and firing at 70 deg and -65 deg F; (3) exposure and firing at -65 deg F. A maximum exposure time of twelve hours was employed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0299306

Entities

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  • E. F. Van Artsdalen
  • M. Levy

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Ball Powder Propellants
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Climate Change
  • Coefficients
  • Combustion
  • Explosives
  • Heat Energy
  • High Temperature
  • Low Temperature
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Temperature Coefficients
  • Weapons

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