Scaling of Muzzle Brake Performance and Blast Field

Abstract

Experimental muzzle brake performance tests were carried out at reduced scale, using a 40mm free-recoil gun apparatus, for comparison with available 105mm data. Results were sufficient to conclude that muzzle devices can be accurately investigated and developed at reduced scale, with considerable savings of time and money. The apparatus and procedures developed are, with minor modifications, satisfactory for carrying out reduced scale testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001275

Entities

People

  • L. L. Pater

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artillery
  • Ballistics
  • Blast
  • Department Of Defense
  • Experimental Data
  • Gun Barrels
  • Gun Mounts
  • Instrumentation
  • Interior Ballistics
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Muzzle Brakes
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Propellant Grains
  • Propellants
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.