Technical Report TR-
2962. Naval Weapons Laboratory, Dahlgren, Virginia, 1972. – 66 p.
The Naval Weapons Laboratory, Dahlgren, Virginia has been designated by NAVORD as the Technical Direction Agent to provide U.S. manufactured 76mm ammunition for the Italian designed Mark 75 (OTO MELARA) gun system. Information contained herein reports progress accomplished for the second quarter of FY 73 ending 31 December 1972.
Major accomplishments during the period of 1 September through 31 December 1972 are reported. The program objectives, approach, schedule and the organization of technical responsibilities are given. Technical specifications provided by the Italian Government have been found to be comparable to U.S. specifications. The percussion primer design was found to be unique. The plan for providing a centrally coordinated Product Assurance Program is provided as an Appendix.
Content:
Foreword.
Abstract.
List of tables.
List of illustrations.
Program objectives.
Highlights.
Administrative.
Design.
Complete round.
Projectile body.
Fuze cavity liner.
Fuzing.
Explosive loading.
Cartridge case.
Propellant.
Primer.
Clearing charge.
Mount interfaces.
Tests.