DEVELOPMENT OF A PLASTICS CHARGE CASE FOR THE 7.2 PROJECTOR CHARGE ANTI-SUBMARINE WEAPON

Abstract

Data and test results are given on the development of a high density polyethylene charge case as a replacement for the metal case which has been used since inception of the 7.2-in. Projector Charge Anti-Submarine Weapon. Several materials and case designs which were investigated are discussed relative to their performance characteristics. The results of this study show that the range of the weapon is increased by approximately 15 meters when the high density polyethylene case is used. In addition, the case is less susceptible to water leakage during storage, is not affected by salt water corrosion, and can be produced more economically than all metal cases. Finally, the hazard to personnel in the area of the projector mounts has been markedly reduced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1963
Accession Number
AD0424913

Entities

People

  • M. A. Kinna
  • S. P. Prosen

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Submarine Weapons
  • Cartridge Cases
  • High Density
  • Injection Molding
  • Internal Pressure
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Molding Materials
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Plastics
  • Polypropylene
  • Projector Charges
  • Propellants
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • ballistics.