Terminal Ballistic Characterization of a 20mm Plastic Frangible Projectile

Abstract

Tests were conducted to determine the terminal ballistic characteristics of a 20mm plastic frangible projectile when fired into loose Eglin sand. The distribution and velocities of reflected platelets are presented for various projectile impact angles and impact velocities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADB011413

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  • Jeffrey D. Rawls

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Altitude
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Coatings
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Frangible
  • Identification
  • Mach Number
  • Moisture
  • Moisture Content
  • Projectiles
  • Recording Systems
  • Terminal Ballistics
  • Terminals
  • Test And Evaluation

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