Gun Pyrocartridge Unauthorized Ignitions

Authors

  • Z. Růžička Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence, Brno

Keywords:

pyrocartridge, pyrocontact, cap, ignition energy, temperature boost

Abstract

During practical tests of a recently developed double-barrel fighter gun, some unauthorized ignitions of electrically activated pyrocartridges have occurred. After avoiding a malfunction of the gun electrical equipment, an influence of mechanical processes has been analyzed showing a possibility to cause the unwelcome phenomenon.

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Published

28-02-2022

How to Cite

Růžička, Z. (2022). Gun Pyrocartridge Unauthorized Ignitions. Advances in Military Technology, 5(1), 13–21. Retrieved from https://aimt.cz/index.php/aimt/article/view/1637

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Research Paper