Ballistic Effects of Ignition Stimulus in High-Performance Tank Ammunition.

Abstract

Ballistic effects of ignition stimulus in a high-performance tank propelling charge are studied through the use of a two-phase flow computer code, XKTC. The studies are conducted with an array of generic igniters that have output rates that vary along the charge length. Performance evaluations of the igniters are based on their resultant pressure behavior in the gun chamber, muzzle velocity, intergranular stress level, and other related variables. Results provide guidelines for the design of effective igniters for granular propelling charges. Details of ignition dynamics as well as their correlations with ballistic performance are explained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310233

Entities

People

  • Lang-mann Chang

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Gun Chambers
  • Guns
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Propelling Charges
  • Tank Ammunition

Readers

  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • ballistics.