Comparative Evaluation Test of the Lightweight Company Mortar Auxiliary Baseplate, XM8E2, Modified.

Abstract

A test was conducted to evaluate a proposed design change for the Lightweight Company Mortar, XM8E2 baseplate. The mortar was test fired with the standard XM8E2 baseplate and a modified baseplate representing the design change. The performance of the modified baseplate appeared equal to that of the standard baseplate. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA082302

Entities

People

  • J. J. Battaglia

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Elevation
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Lightweight
  • Marine Corps
  • Materials
  • Mortar Ammunition
  • Mortars
  • Munitions
  • New Jersey
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Procurement
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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  • Engineering

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