WEAPONS BRANCH REPORT ON CHARGES AND ADAPTORS, BLANK, FOR 105MM TK GUN L7

Abstract

The charges and adaptors, blank, 105mm, provide a realistic and apparently economical means of simulating tank gunfire. Blast effects appear to be very small. It is apparent that personnel without ear protection can stand 20 metres in front or 10 metres to a flank of the muzzle without detrimental effects from blast. The possibility of window damage would appear to be small unless the charge is fired very close to the window. Both these points need checking. The firing of these charges produces a very considerable degree of dirt and fumes. The latter are uncomfortable in a tank opened up after firing 5 - 6 rounds rapid fire, particularly for the loader. It is recommended that the adaptor and charges be accepted for Service use, subject to safety clearance by the Ordnance Board, since they provide a simple means of simulating tank gunfire.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1966
Accession Number
AD0396697

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Blast
  • Breech Mechanisms
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Fires
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Gun Muzzles
  • Gunfire
  • Guns
  • Munitions
  • National Security
  • Observers
  • Photographs
  • Tank Guns
  • Weapons

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