DTIC ADA462130: Combustion Light Gas Gun Technology pdf

DTIC ADA462130: Combustion Light Gas Gun Technology

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The Combustion Light Gas Gun, or CLGG, has been investigated for over ten years. During this time, the research has shown that the technology provides a minimum of 30% more muzzle energy than advanced solid propellent guns which translates to significant advantages in range and/or throw weight. For the Navy Barrage round fired from a 155mm bore CLGG, the predicted range is up to 200 nm, sufficient to provide effective amphibious and in-shore fire support without endangering capital assets. In addition, the CLGG provides: * The ability to manufacture propellant as needed on board ship * The ability to remotely discharge propellant in damage control situations * The ability to automatically adjust the propellant charge as needed. This year’s work built on last year’s effort by continuing to address remaining issues associated with successful system demonstration such as cryogenic propellant handling, multi-shot demonstration, modeling, and proof of principal at 155mm scale

• Creator/s: Defense Technical Information Center
• Date: 1/23/2007
• Year: 2007
• Book Topics/Themes: DTIC Archive, Kruczynski, D, UTRON INC MANASSAS VA, *LIGHT GAS GUNS, COMBUSTION, FIRE SUPPORT, PROPELLING CHARGES, GUN MUZZLES, SOLID PROPELLANTS, CRYOGENIC PROPELLANTS

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