Analysis Report for the Tube Azimuth Angle of the XM6 Discharger (MSGL)
Abstract
To achieve complete launcher smoke grenade screening, the launching tubes must be spaced to provide even coverage for the entire vehicle. A developmental grenade launcher, the XM6, is designed to be an integral part of providing complete screening for any vehicle. The initial design of the XM6 was with an intra-tube azimuth angle of 13.5 degrees. When mounted at the center of a vehicle, this spacing is ideal for 24 tubes. If the grenade launchers are mounted at the corners of a vehicle, as is the common practice, then the intra- tube azimuth angles would need to be changed. Due to the larger arc length that each discharger needs to cover, the intra-tube azimuth angles were changed to 14.5 degrees. The 14.5-degree angle was chosen based on the best coverage for a typical vehicle. Grenade, XM6, Smoke grenade, Launcher.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA263008
Entities
People
- Harry A. Reinke Iii
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center