5.56 MM Caseless Rifle Study

Abstract

The objective of the program has been the development of a concept for an individual shoulder fired weapon capable of firing 5.56mm molded caseless propellant cartridges. The weapon concept shall be light weight, gas operated, and possess a selective semi and full automatic fire capability. The six month program running consisted of a detailed engineering design and theoretical analysis; and the fabrication and testing of an experimental firing fixture. This program has demonstrated the feasibility of using the firing pin actuated mechanism as a simple and effective means of firing caseless ammunition. Presented herein is a comprehensive summary of all work performed during the course of the above mentioned contract.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0845570

Entities

People

  • G. R. Christ

Organizations

  • AAI Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Compressed Air
  • Computer Programs
  • Cyclic Rate
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Firing Rate
  • Heat Transfer
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Ignition Lag
  • Ignition Systems
  • Length
  • Mechanics
  • Projectiles
  • Stress Analysis
  • Test Fixtures
  • Weight

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.