Abstract: The soldier on the battlefield carries a lot of equipment into combat. The ammunition load of 6OO or more rounds of 5.56-mm ammunition is a burden to our soldiers. By the use of a higher thermodynamic efficiency and higher combustion pressure, the size of the current 5.56-mm brass cartridge case can be reduced, saving considerable weight and volume. This report describes the enhanced propellant, the novel cartridge case, and the results of ballistic testing.
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 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE |
| Description: |
Technical rept. Jul 2003-Jul 2004 |
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11 |
| Report Date: |
MAY 2005 |
| Contract Number: |
DAAE30-03-C-1131 |
| Report Number: |
A289334 |
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