Evaluation of the XM8 Grenade Launcher for OH-6A Helicopter.

Abstract

The Army concept team in Vietnam evaluated the XM8 40mm grenade launcher armament sub-system mounted on the OH-6A to determine its suitability for tactical use by US Army units in Vietnam. The XM8 was designed to give increased firepower to the OH-6A over the currently authorized XM27E1 minigun. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1969
Accession Number
AD0862106

Entities

People

  • Charles M. Hickerson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Firepower
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Grenades
  • Helicopters
  • Launchers
  • Munitions
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Software Engineering
  • ballistics.