The Lightweight Artillery Projectile

Abstract

This report discusses the logistical advantages of using composite materials as a substitute for steel in 155-mm cargo-carrying artillery shells. A weight savings of 25-30% per projectile can be realized. Combined with the weight savings offered by the XM777 lightweight howitzer, Light and Rapid Deployment Forces can be equipped with the firepower of the 155-mm cannon utilizing projectiles with a four-to-one lethality advantage over their 105-mm counterpart, while weighing approximately twice as much. The system of lightweight howitzers and projectiles offers these forces a substantial increase in lethality as measured by kills per logistical ton.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA394797

Entities

People

  • James M. Bender

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Composite Materials
  • Deployment
  • High Capacity Projectiles
  • Howitzers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Projectiles
  • Propelling Charges
  • Rapid Deployment
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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