DEVELOPMENT OF A SPARK INDUCTION METHOD OF IGNITION FOR THE 120 MM TK. GUN X23

Abstract

A novel method of electrical initiation of a gun charge by spark induction is described. Development work on its application to the 120 mm Tk. gun X23 is reported. The main problems have been the mechanical design of the spark plug, and the electrical hazards - static and radio - inherent in the charge design; these have been largely overcome.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0321595

Entities

People

  • J. R. Price

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Gaps
  • Ammunition Components
  • Dielectrics
  • Electric Charge
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electrodes
  • Glass Seals
  • Gun Barrels
  • Guns
  • High Pressure
  • High Voltage
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Munitions
  • Spark Gaps
  • Spark Plugs

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • ballistics.