Kinematic Study of the 7.62mm Soviet Machine Gun, Shkas.

Abstract

A kinematic study was performed on the 7.62mm Soviet Machine Gun, known as the 'Shkas', to determine if the weapon is capable of firing at 2000 rds/min (33.33 rds/s). Forces at the trunnions, displacements of the weapon components rates of fire, and velocity at the muzzle were measured. Results showed that the weapon is capable of firing at 2000 rds/min (33.33 rds/s); however, the horizontal trunnion forces are excessive at this high rate of fire.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0921291

Entities

People

  • Timothy Brosseau

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Army
  • Army Aviation
  • Assembly
  • Feed Mechanisms
  • Firing Pins
  • Firing Rate
  • Guns
  • Machine Guns
  • Machines
  • Marine Corps
  • Measurement
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Weapons

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