Weight Reduction Study on the 20MM, M61A1, Vulcan Gun Barrel

Abstract

A thermal analysis of the M61A1 VULCAN gun barrel was performed. This analysis included the calculation of bore boundary conditions by methods previously developed by the Research Directorate and the application of these boundary conditions to an outer barrel profile analysis. Pressure stress analyses were also performed. The final results are proposed outer barrel profiles for particular performance requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA028979

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People

  • Philip D. Benzkofer

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Experimental Data
  • Firing Rate
  • Gun Barrels
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Stresses
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Thermal Stresses
  • Weapons
  • Weight
  • Yield Strength

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