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What 4 natural fibers are used in the manufacture ammunition components?

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Cellulose
Silk
Wool
Rubber

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Where is cellulose used in ammunition components?

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Cotton charge bags
Cardboard in pyrotechnics
Polymetric substances from vegetable matter

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Where is silk used in ammunition components?

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Tie cordite bundles
Propellant charge bags
(Stable, Expensive, no residue)

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Where is wool used in ammunition components?

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Old gunpowder igniter
Felt pads
(high water absorbtion rate)

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Where is rubber/synthetic rubber used in ammunition components?

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Rubber/bitumen composite in HESH rounds

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What are the 2 types of plastics in ammunition components?

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Thermoplastic - Reshaped when heated (limited times) (cordite same property)
Thermosetting plastic - Can not be softened by heat (plastic mines, rocket cases)

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What are 5 paints and varnishes used in manufacture of components?

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Copal varnish (ammonium nitrate protection)
Shellac (protect brass from cordite N2O)
Varnish based on bitumen
Coatings for iron and steel
Cementing cardboard, closure caps

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What is a used to create a soft setting non-permanent seal?

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Luting

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What are 4 common alloys used in EO?

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Steel - Iron with carbon
Brass - Copper and Zinc
Aluminum alloyed with Copper, magnesium, Mg+silicon, Mg+Zinc
Mazak - Mg, Al, Zn, Cu

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Name the 2 defect types that effect metals in EO?

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Mechanical - cracks due to stresses
Chemical - Corrosion due to impurities

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When are stresses likely to be formed and what can aggravate them?

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Mostly likely during manufacture then aggravated by environmental conditions

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What is corrosion?

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Conversion of a metal to a non-metallic state through a chemical reaction

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What is seasonal cracking?

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Extreme heat, cold and humidity corrosion stressing brass, ammonia amplifies this effect by creating cupramonium from the copper which is very hygroscopic.

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What are 5 types of corrosion?

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Rust (Ferrous oxide)
Aluminium oxide (tail fins)
Cupriz Azide contamination (Lead azide+moisture->acid->copper azide very sensitive)
Zinc exudation “free copper” (copper disolves out of brass - pores created)
MAZAK contamination (Alloy breakdown from impurities - leech to surface - cracking)

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What are the requirements for cleaning SAA?

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Abrasive 0, nylon pad, 1 on 1 off to avoid heat spots
Wipe clean - steel repainted
Unservicable if pitted/flaking

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4 techniques of filling HE?

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Casting
Pressing
Extruding
Preforming/cocooning

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What are 5 considerations of casting and extruding HE fill?

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Cooling range
Shrinkage
Structure
Cooling rate
Dust migration

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3 types of casting HE fill?

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Straight pour
Creamed
Liquid and biscuit

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3 drawbacks of hot/melt filling HE?

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Shrinkage - Encapsulation filling by polyurethane under vacuum
- Pre cast encapsulation
Dusting - Terylene, glass fibre, Add lubricant
Cracking - Additives, seeding

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5 shell linings go into HE shells?

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Shellac
Copal varnish
Bitumen/castor oil
lacquer
Resin/TNT paint

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What are the reason dark ignition is required?

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Do not dazzle the firer
Do not give the firers position away to the enemy

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4 requirements of tracer?

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Luminosity
Strength - survive firing forces, constant rate of burn
Consistency of performance - always ignite, no early burn out, SD
Ease of ignition - density makes hard to ignite

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2 means of ignition for tracers?

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Direct ignition - setback initiate
Propellant ignition

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3 classifications of tracers?

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Tracer projectile
Tracer & igniter projectile
Integral tracer

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Describe the tracer projectile type of tracer classification?
Hollow steel rod threaded into munition Tracer then priming composition pressed into sealed recess
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Describe the tracer & igniter type of tracer classification?
Steel or brass hollow rod threaded into the munition An igniter composition will function from the end of the tracer composition usually functioning a self destruct
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Describe the integral tracer type of tracer classification?
Solid shot with a recess has tracer then primer composition press into it then sealed.
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What are the 2 types of primers?
Percussion Electric
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What are the components of the percussion primer?
Body - Contain all, magazine attaches Cap - Flush to body Anvil - pinch composition Plug - obturation Magazine - gunpowder
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What are the 2 types and the components of the electric primers?
Bridge wire Base - hold ebonite core Contact piece - contact cap Bridge - irido platinum wire in contact with composition Magazine - gunpowder Conducting cap Base - plastic cap Pole unit - brass pole, spring to maintain contact Cap - brass pole surrounded by graphite infused composition Magazine - Gunpowder
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3 functions of a driving band?
Center the projectile in the bore and impart spin Prevent forward escape of gases Assist preventing slip back
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What are the 6 requirements of the driving band?
no excessive pressure on barrel or shell Cater for bore diameter wear Firmly attach to the projectile Not alter the ballistic properties No excessive friction on the bore Simple to make and fit
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What are the 2 methods of attachment of a driving band to the shell?
Split ring Solid ring
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what 2 methods are used to stop the driving band twisting on the shell?
Wavy rib Knurling
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What is the purpose of slipping rings / slipping driving bands?
Minimise the spin imparted by the barrel being imparted on the projectile
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Name 6 types of driving bands?
Orthodox Modern band Double band Gas check type Probert Slipping rings
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What is a metal?
Class of elementary substance that is crystalline when solid characterised by opacity, ductility, conductivity and lustre when fractured.
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Define malleability?
Ability to be shaped without breaking it's structure
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Define ductility?
Ability to be drawn out without effecting the structure.
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What does it mean to anodise metal?
Apply an electrolytic passivation process to add more oxidisation layers to a surface.
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What are 4 properties of iron?
Heavy Ductile Malleable Occurs naturally
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What are 3 properties of copper?
Ductile Malleable Conducts electricity and heat
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What brass is used for cartridge cases?
Cartridge brass 70% copper 30% Zinc
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What are the 3 reasons to use brass in cartridge cases?
Performs well in more equipment Metallurgy and techniques are well known Does not corrode giving hard abrasive particles
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What is the mix of brass for gilding metal?
95% copper 5% Zinc
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What is the mix for Admiralty brass?
69% copper 30% zinc 1% tin
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What is a projectile?
Object capable of being propelled by force, usually a gun, travelling by it's own kinetic energy
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What is the ogive on a projectile?
the ballistic shaped section ahead forward of the shoulder
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What is the bourrelet?
The front band. A band is a section of the shell wall accurately machined to a greater diameter than the rest of the body.
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What is a projectile fuze?
The payload initiator that holds the firing, safety and arming mechanisms.
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What are 3 types of projectiles?
Operational Weapon functioning/inspection Training
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What are the 3 components of a breech loading cartridge system?
Tubes/primers Bagged charge Projectile
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What are the 3 types of quick firing systems?
Quick firing separate Quick firing semi-fixed Quick firing fixed
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How is obturation achieved on a quick fire gun?
Rear cartridge case Forward projectile
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What are the 4 requirements of a cartridge case?
Protect the contents Provide efficient obturation Easy loading and extraction Able to house a primer
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What are 8 properties of charge bags?
Protect and contain the content Leave no smoldering particles or residue (design consideration) Totally consumed on firing Allow flash from ignition to pass easily through Non-smoulder Non-stretch Non-wear Be insect, vermin, rot proof
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What are 2 design principles for charge bags?
Lowest charge must be stable (hold shape, no misfire or delay in ignition) Igniter always on lowest charge
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What are 5 design characteristics of charge bags?
Normally cylindrical in shape Charge comprises igniter and propellant Propellant in stick form is held by silk of silk braid Granulated propellant is filled loose Lifting beckets on large bags
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What is a quick fire fixed cartridge system?
Projectile and cartridge are joined Loaded together Rammed together Charge not adjustable
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What is a quick fire semi fixed system?
Projectile and cartridge are packed together Loaded together after mating Rammed by cart Charge is adjustable
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What is a quick fire separate system?
Projectile and cartridge are separate Loaded as 2 units Projectile rammed before cartridge loaded Charge is adjustable
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What are the 2 designs of recoilless ammunition?
Solid cartridge case with blow out disc Perforated cart case
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How does a recoilless blow out disc system work?
The cartridge case is loaded with the primer lined up with the firing pin. The weapon is fired and the propellant charge functions. The pressure builds rupturing the disc and propelling the projectile. Propellant gases exit the open rear breech out through the venturi.
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How does a perforated cart case system work?
The cartridge is locked in a closed breech. On firing the propellant charge burns through the case lining and out the cartridge holes into the annular space and around the breech through the venturi out the rear. The pressure propels the pre-rifled projectile forward.
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What are 3 disadvantages of recoilless weapons?
Flash and dust signature (BBDA) Low velocity Large propelling charge
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What are 4 types of bagged charges?
Equal Unequal Stem and ring Stem and segment
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What is de-coppering?
Tin or lead foil melts to copper left from the driving band. The now brittle metal is cleared by the next projectile
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What are the 7 charge types?
Normal Super Reduced Fractional Incremental Blank charges De-coppering charge
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What are the 2 types of combustible cartridge types?
Combustible - When is burns is contributes significantly to the production of gases Consumable - When burns does not contribute to the explosive process
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How do rocket assist projectiles work for projectiles?
The cap is removed from the base of the projectile and when fired the propellant ignites a delay in the rocket motor. After it has exited the barrel the delay functions the solid rocket motor and the gases exit the venturi propelling the projectile faster.
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How does base bleed work for projectiles?
The burning propellant ignites a pyrotechnic composition in the rear of the projectile which burns slowly releasing gas filling the vacuum behind the base of the travelling projectile reducing the drag.
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What 5 tasks must a cartridge case fullfil?
Protect the propellant in storage Provide early obturation with quick expansion Recover to a diameter less than the chamber Withstand extraction forces intact and withdraw without jamming Support a fixed round projectile at the mouth of the cartridge
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What are 6 factors that affect shell design?
Target effect Ballistic performance Strength to withstand firing stresses Economy in manufacture User requirements Safe handling, transport and storage
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What are 8 forces acting on a projectile?
Gas pressure - rear Acceleration Setback Heat Centrifugal Driving band pressures Side slap Drag
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How can the shape of the projectile reduce drag?
Nose drag - Ogive Base drag - boat tail
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What are 3 methods used to manufacture HE shells?
Cast Forged Extruded
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Define a carrier projectile?
The projectile body is used to transport a payload to the target area.
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List 9 types of carrier projectile?
Shrapnel Cannister shot Flechettes Sub projectiles/munitions Incendiary Chemical Flare Radar echo Propaganda
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What are 3 benefits of a supplementary exploder charge in a metal casing?
Ease of removal Setback movement eliminated No explosive migration

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