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Ballistics, 2nd Edition
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Ballistics, 2nd Edition

by Donald E. Carlucci, Sidney S. Jacobson
August 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
608 pages
21h 36m
English
CRC Press
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126 Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition
4.9 Projectile Design
While propulsion systems are fairly straightforward in design because their intended use
is simple, projectiles vary widely in use and as a consequence their designs are complex
and demanding. The propulsion system must get the projectile through the launch envi-
ronment with consistent muzzle velocities, but without undue stress to the gun or the
projectile. The projectile, on the other hand, must withstand the forces of launch, be ef-
cient, consistent and precise in its ight environment, and deliver its intended utility at the
target. We will explore only project ...
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