Basic requirements of Artillery Flashcards
Requirements of Artillery?
ARAMP Ammunition Range Accuracy and Consistency Mobility Protection
What is the desired result when using delay fuzing on HE ammo?
To achieve a greater cratering effect to penetrate OHP and enhance the blast effect
Why do we carry less illumination ammunition?
Image intensifiers
Low light television
Thermal imaging
Infra red equipment
What are the 2 main methods used without altering the weapon system to increase range
Ballistic coefficient (shape) Post-firing boost ( base bleed, rocket assist)
Define the word accuracy
Measurement of precision with which the MPI, of a group of rounds can be placed on a target
State 4 variations that affect consistency
Muzzle velocity
Ballistic coefficient
Weather conditions
Laying, ramming, and wear of the gun
Why is the trend now to exclude gun shields from modern towed equipment?
Air portability requires that weight be kept to a minimum
What the type of fuzing functions (3)
Airburst
Ground burst
Delay
