PROJECT VULCAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This describes the work performed through the period 1 February 1963 to 31 March 1963. The following projects and studies are discussed: (1) Gun Gas Drive. (2) Gun Gas Drive Spring Starter. (3) Improved Parts Life: front track bolts. (4) Gun Components: bolt insulation, bolt body modification. (5) Boresighting and Target Study: production guns. (6) Range Firing Records.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0408127

Entities

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Assembly
  • Ball Bearings
  • Bearings
  • Boresights
  • Cams
  • Elements
  • Firing Pins
  • Government Procurement
  • Gun Barrels
  • Gun Components
  • Guns
  • Halocarbon Plastics
  • Munitions
  • Production
  • Standards

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics