MALFUNCTION INVESTIGATION OF CARTRIDGE, 105MM HOWITZER: GAS, NONPERSISTENT, GB, M360, DUALGRAN W/BURSTER, M40, W/FUZE, PD, M508,
Abstract
Prematures which occurred with M360 Cartridges fired from the XM103E3 Howitzer were probably caused by conditioning and firing rounds at a temperature (+155 F) exceeding the melting point (+154.6 F) of the tetrytol used in the M40 Burster. Defects observed, such as contaminated bursters and undersized felt pads, could have caused prematures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0431529
Entities
People
- Joseph F. Ciccia
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal