Development of a Design Methodology for Slipband Obturators

Abstract

Modern 105-mm kinetic energy (KE) fin-stabilized ammunitions are designed to spin at much lower rates than are created by the rifling in a M68 tank gun barrel. Spin reduction is achieved using slipband obturators. The development of a slipband obturator design methodology through a Department of Energy/ Department of Defense Memorandum of understanding is discussed. The results of tests compare the existing, a previous, and alternative band designs are discussed along with suggestions for future designs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243037

Entities

People

  • Robert P. Kaste

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Base Pressure
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Fin Stabilized Ammunition
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • Guns
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Munitions Testing
  • Projectiles
  • Rotating Bands
  • Two Dimensional

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  • ballistics.