Variable Velocity Projectile Launcher (Low Lethality)

Abstract

The report summarizes design, fabrication, and testing efforts conducted in conjunction with the development of a man-portable, variable velocity projectile launch device. The device was configured to launch one-inch diameter rubber balls (high-Q-spheres) at variable velocities designed to harass, stun or extensively damage point and area personnel targets found in typical scenarios where less lethal weapons would be employed. This would give the tactical commander a so called 'green light', 'yellow light', and 'red light' capability to cope with each scenario as it presented itself. The device is powered by a 12 volt D.C. battery and operated in single shot and semi- automatic firing modes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782181

Entities

People

  • N. S. Nogic
  • R. S. Zelina

Organizations

  • AAI Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Animal Training
  • Animals
  • Ball Joints
  • Civil Disturbances
  • Classification
  • Diameters
  • Energy
  • Fabrication
  • Firing Rate
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Launchers
  • Manportable Equipment
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Security
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design