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Specialty gauge ammunition
Archiwum Medycyny Sadowej I Kryminologii
|December 5, 2018
Summary
This review examines gauge ammunition for smoothbore weapons, including standard types and novel applications. It covers specialized uses such as mortar rounds and engine starting systems.
Area of Science:
- Ballistics and Ordnance Engineering
- Ammunition Technology
- Military Science
Background:
- Gauge ammunition can present challenges in ballistic analysis.
- This paper is the third in a series focusing on ammunition types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review existing gauge ammunition for smoothbore weapons.
- To present novel and specialized applications of gauge ammunition.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing gauge cartridges.
- Description of homemade and specialized gauge ammunition designs.
- Analysis of non-standard applications of gauge ammunition.
Main Results:
- Categorization of existing smoothbore gauge ammunition (bullet, non-penetrating, powder, flash-bang, signal, adapter, training).
- Presentation of unique homemade gauge ammunition and those for "peculiar" purposes.
- Exploration of gauge ammunition in mortar systems, as propelling charges, pyrotechnic tools, and for engine ignition.
Conclusions:
- Gauge ammunition encompasses a diverse range of types and applications.
- Specialty gauge ammunition offers versatile utility beyond conventional firearm use.
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