Sabot Performance for Gun Launched MK-82 CF, BDU-5003/B and BDU-5002/B MOD 1 Bombs
Abstract
Preliminary free- flight tests were conducted to verify the integrity of sabots and scaled models of the MK-82 CF, and full-scale MPB - HD (BDU- 5003/B MOD 1) and MPB - LD (BDU-5002/B MOD 1) bombs launched from a powdered gun in the velocity range of 200 to 550 m/s. Two projectiles of each configuration were fired as well as a series of slugs for charge determination. The propellant charge mass, muzzle velocity, maximum accelerations, chamber pressure and drag coefficient were determined for each shot when fired from a 110-mm smooth bore gun with a high-low pressure chamber adapter. The models launched at a muzzle velocity less than 375 m/s were fired successfully.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA636860
Entities
People
- A. D. Dupuis
- M. Normand