Initial Yawsonde Tests of 155mm M864 Base-Burn Projectile

Abstract

Twelve yawsonde-instrumented, 155mm M864 base-burn projectiles were tested at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, to determine the effects of muzzle velocity and quadrant elevation on flight performance. Of particular interest were the flight data near burn-out of the base-burn grain at approximately 30 seconds. Yawsonde results indicated no unusual effects at burn-out on either the yaw or the spin histories of the M864 projectiles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199984

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  • James M. Garner
  • Vural Oskay

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Antennas
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  • Classification
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  • Muzzle Velocity
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