Abstract:A detailed experimental investigation of the launch and flight performance of a kinetic energy fin-stabilized penetrator has been performed. The Integrated Launch Package (ILP) consists of the subprojectile and mid-riding armature. The armature front contact is electrically insulated from the rails. This configuration has shown potential for effectively managing the launch disturbances. To evaluate the transitional ballistics, aeroballistics, and jump characteristics, single-shot firings with an exit velocity … Show more
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