Determination of Minimum Non-Propagation Distance of M42 and M46 Grenades without Fuze

Abstract

A series of tests were conducted with M42 grenades to establish the minimum non-propagation distances for three LAP configurations currently being used at Milan Army Ammunition Plant, Tennessee. The test results indicate that the minimum non-propagation distances are 5.1 cm (2 in.), 2.14 m (7 ft) and 12.2 m (40 ft) respectively, for single grenades positioned vertically on a conveyor, trays of 64 grenades placed on a conveyor, and carriers of 12 trays suspended from a pendant type conveyor within a covered ramp. The tests also demonstrated that the initiation of a detonation of one grenade results in high order detonation of the remaining grenades within the same carriage unit. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA053869

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  • Richard M. Rindner
  • William M. Stirrat

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  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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  • Human Systems
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  • Tennessee
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