Final Report of the Rifling Profile Push Test

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the engraving force and the associated resistance pressure of the M855 projectile in an M16A2 barrel section. The M855 test projectiles were tested in a 2 2 matrix, two different M16A2 barrel sections and two cross head rates, 1.3 and 3.6 in/s. The results of the testing are evaluated and potential ramifications are evaluated using the PRODAS software. Conclusions from the research are presented as well as recommendations for future testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA469801

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  • Jeff Siewert
  • Lin White

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Ammunition
  • Ballistics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Copper Alloys
  • Engineering
  • Engraving
  • Interior Ballistics
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Resistance
  • Simulations

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