Trajectory Simulation Input Data for the 20mm, M56A3 Projectile Fired from a Helicopter

Abstract

Aerodynamic and trajectory simulation input data for the 20mm, M56A3 projectile suitable for use in six degree of freedom and modified point mass models are presented. Comparison is made between models, and the added complexity introduced by firing from a helicopter is discussed. Limitations on use of the ballistic parameters to various flight conditions are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100963

Entities

People

  • Joseph W. Kochenderfer

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Coefficients
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Mach Number
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Rotating Bands
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • ballistics.