Comparative Evaluation of 20mm Developmental Ammunition - Interior Ballistics Test.
Abstract
The Interior Ballistics Laboratory evaluated the interior ballistic characteristics of four experimental round as part of an overall performance evaluation of improved 20mm ammunition. The rounds were Armor Piercing Incendiary (API), Semi-Armor Piercing Incendiary (SAPI), and Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive (SAPHE) developed by the Air Force and the General Purpose Armor Piercing High Explosive (GP APHE) developed by the Navy. Standard M56A3 rounds were also fired as control rounds for comparison. Chamber pressure versus time and action were measured with the ammunition and gun conditioned and fired at temperatures of 155, 75, and -60 degrees Fahrenheit. Muzzle velocities, muzzle eergies, and integrals of pressure were calculated. The interior mballistic characteristics were within acceptable limits except for SAPI which had low muzzle energy at 155 degrees and the GP APHE which had excessive peak pressures at all three temperatures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0729315
Entities
People
- George Samos
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory