MALFUNCTION INVESTIGATION OF SIMULATOR, PROJECTILE AIR BURST: M74.

Abstract

Malfunction investigation of simulator, projectile air burst: M74 was undertaken to determine the following: (1) What caused premature bursts of simulators; (2) How to prevent recurrence of similar prematures; and (3) How to dispose of defective materiel. The prematures under investigation were caused by defective crimping of the closing disc in the charge case assembly. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0600516

Entities

People

  • Benjamin Kroll
  • George H. Nilsen

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Fabrication
  • Folding
  • Malfunctions
  • Munitions
  • Performance (Engineering)
  • Projectiles
  • Simulators

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • ballistics.