Muzzle Blast from 105mm M735 Round
Abstract
The overpressure field around an M68 tank cannon firing an M735 round was studied. Pressure transducers were located from 15 to 400 calibers from the muzzle and at 30 degree increments around the gun. The investigation yielded a detailed picture of the flow field, as displayed by overpressure traces. Comparisons of the overpressure data with a prediction method show better agreement for the measured points nearer to the muzzle. The peak overpressure, time-of-arrival, and positive-phase-duration data will be used together with other gun blast data to modify and improve the present prediction method. Observed anomalous pulses were also investigated but their origins remain unknown.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA245565
Entities
People
- John Kietzman
- Kevin S. Fansler
- W. G. Thompson
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory