Exploratory Development Plan for 8-in. Guided Projectiles
Abstract
Most of the guided projectile components have been gun fired and have survived 8000 g's acceleration. The shroud, guidance and control assembly, and telemetry assembly are designed to withstand 8000 g's and have survived 4000 g's. Three gun fired, guided, functional system tests have been conducted. The first two did not guide because of mechanical failures. The third guided toward the target; but, because of aerodynamic incompatabilities it did not maneuver to the target. Subsequent design changes proved aerodynamically sound during an air drop in January 1971. The projectile maneuvered out 2000 feet range error and 700 feet cross range error to impact 36 feet short and 4 feet right of the target. Three more gunfired tests are planned using an eight-inch Navy gun and three from an eight-inch howitzer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0513935
Entities
People
- J. M. Massey Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division