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DTIC ADP012469: Recoil Reduction Using Propellant Gas
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Rarefaction wave gun (RAVEN) propulsion has renewed
interest in the fundamental limits of recoil reduction
attainable by redirecting propellant gases rearward from
a gun without compromising the projectile propulsion.
Traditionally, this has only been achievable through the
use of muzzle brakes. RAVEN's unique ability tap into the
internal energy of propellant gases that are not
gainfully employed to propel the projectile may be
considered analogous to efforts to mechanically close the
muzzle of a gun at shot exit to drive all of the
propellant gases through a muzzle brake. The recoil
reduction potential for RAVEN and current technology
muzzle brakes will be extrapolated across viable gas gun
velocities using simple empirical relationships. The
quantitative findings of this parametric study must be
considered to provide perspective as opposed to true
predictions because of the extrapolated nature of the
study; particularly at higher muzzle velocities.
Date Published: 2015-10-31 12:46:52
Identifier: DTIC_ADP012469
Item Size: 8170619
Language: english
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