Potential for Excessive Ignition Delay and Hangfire of M203E1 Propelling Charge

Abstract

This engineering study was initiated to determine the cause of excessive ignition delay and hangfire potential for the 155 mm howitzer's M203E1 propelling charge, which produced two hangfires during cold temperature testing. The primer, black powder, fabric, environment, and aging of the charge were studied as possible contributors to a hangfire.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087764

Entities

People

  • Charles Lenchitz
  • Donald Ellington
  • George R. Younger

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Closed Bomb Tests
  • Combustion
  • Energetic Materials
  • Environment
  • Gunpowder
  • High Humidity
  • Howitzers
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Ignition Systems
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Moisture Content
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Propellants
  • Propelling Charges

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