FOURTH DEVELOPMENT FIRING TRIALS OF 81 MM MORTAR IN A.P.C. F.V.432

Abstract

The vehicle was found to provide a remarkably steady and reliable platform for the 81 mm Mortar. No difficulties of a physiological or physical nature were experienced when the vehicle was manned during the firing of all charges up to and including Charge 5 (Mk. 1 system). It was found that the vehicle-mounted mortar had a 2% greater range and less dispersion than the ground mounted equipment for all charges up to and including Supercharge. No defects of any significance occurred in the adapter. The results indicated that the C2 sight is not robust enough for vehicle use on its present mounting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1966
Accession Number
AD0396832

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  • J. F. Miller

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Aluminum
  • Army Personnel
  • Dispersions
  • Elevation
  • Errors
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Measurement
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • National Security
  • Physiological Effects
  • Platforms
  • Range Tables
  • Residuals
  • United States

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  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
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