A Large-Caliber, High-Velocity Yaw Inducer

Abstract

A method of inducing large yaw values (> 10 degrees) for large- caliber (155 mm) high-velocity (> 800 m/s) projectiles that does not damage the recoil system has been researched. This report documents this work. Also included are the results from a limited number of test firings (12) using M549, M825, M864, and M107 projectiles. This report discusses how the yaw inducer functions and how its shape was determined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216846

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Pennekamp

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Army
  • Army Aviation
  • Availability
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Classification
  • Flight Paths
  • Gun Barrels
  • Gun Mounts
  • Guns
  • Materials
  • Projectiles
  • Propelling Charges
  • Security
  • Shape
  • Shear Pins
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).
  • ballistics.