Civil Disturbance Control System Engineering Development Program
Abstract
Non-lethal weapons to control civil disturbances have had inherent limitations in their attempt to be non-lethal. A ringed air foil rubber projectile combines the benefits of a large effective impact area with good flight characteristics at relatively low velocity over an extended range. Such a projectile was used as a basis for an operational system that would provide a non-lethal weapon for control of civil disturbances or riots. The final system met all requirements that were initially established except for launcher cycle life. The life of the non-metallic keys that are fastened to the launcher cup to provide projectile rotation fell 30% short of the required 500 cycles. The investigations included a launcher impact system, projectile banding requirements, material for rotation of a launcher cup, a method of carrying and loading projectiles, and a system for stopping a bullet within the launcher.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA019008
Entities
People
- D. H. Chabot
- R. S. Peterson
Organizations
- General Motors