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1987
Book
Titel
The new EMI terminal ballistics and hypervelocity impact range.
Alternative
Die neue EMI Endballistik- und Hochgeschwindigkeits-Impaktanlage
Abstract
This report describes the construction and the operation of a new terminal ballistics and hypervelocity impact range of the Terminal Ballistics and Impact Physics Division of the Ernst-Mach-Institut, Freiburg, FRG. This new range has been in operation since spring 1986. A smooth-bore powder gun with launch tube calibers of 30, 40 and 50 mm to reach ordnance velocities and a two stage light-gas gun with launch tube calibers of 30 and 40 mm with a pump tube of 100 mm caliber to achieve 2.0-4 km/s velocities with heavy projectiles are in operation and under construction. A 100 mm smooth bore compressed gas gun is ready for low velocities (smaller than 500 m/s) and low acceleration tests. The closed range is equipped with all essential instruments for modern terminal ballistics and hypervelocity impact tests. (EMI)