CALCULATIONS FOR A CALIBER .50 GUN HAVING 4000 FT/SEC MUZZLE VELOCITY,

Abstract

Calculations were made to determine the conditions necessary in order to obtain 4000 ft/sec in a cal. .50 gun. It was found that a pressure of 87,700 lb/square inches and a powder potential of 1,805,000 ft lb/lb would be required to produce this velocity in a 45-inch barrel. Calculations have also been made for other barrel lengths and a pressure of 80,000 lb/square inches. The method of calculation is presented in detail. (Author)

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 28, 1938
Accession Number
AD0712418

Entities

People

  • C. E. Balleisen

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Lepidoptera
  • Maryland
  • Motion
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Physical Properties
  • Three Dimensional
  • Travel Time

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.