Fin Protection via Combustible Coatings.

Abstract

Fin damage presents a significant problem to the effectiveness of ordnance. Damaged fins commonly induce high yaws and/or projectile deformation. A substantial portion of this fin damage is believed to occur in-bore. Combustible fin protection is designed to function only in-bore. Several supporting tests have been performed to examine the viability of these coatings. Data such as the coating's adhesive and insulative properties, as well as its compatibility with gun propellant, were obtained. The consistently positive results from these tests indicate that fin integrity will be substantially improved using a combustible coating.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310818

Entities

People

  • James M. Garner

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Ammunition
  • Burning Rate
  • Coatings
  • Combustion
  • Commerce
  • Gun Chambers
  • Gun Propellants
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Propellant Grains
  • Propellants
  • Secondary Flow
  • Thickness

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics