DEVELOPMENT OF XML24 (GREEN GAG) PROPELLING CHARGE FOR THE 175MM GUN

Abstract

A green bag charge was developed using an 0.037 web, MP, M6 Propellant at a charge weight of about 17 pounds. Ignition is by means of a base pad containing eight ounces of Al Black Powder. Ballistic reproducibility, both round to round and occasion to occasion was excellent. The green bag charge represents a significant performance improvement for Charge l for the 175mm Gun. The green bag charge concept complicates the logistic problem for the l75mm Gun since it can only be provided as a separate (and new) item of issue. However, its use should yield a substantial operational savings particularly for practice or training use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0434660

Entities

People

  • John J. Vogel
  • Kenneth Russell

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ballistics
  • Engineering
  • Fungi
  • Gunpowder
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Munitions
  • New Jersey
  • Production
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Propelling Charges
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Rocket Propulsion.