Propellant Charges

Question 1

List the four types of bagged charges?

Answer 1

Equal Cylinders
Unequal Cylinders
Stem & Segment
Stem & Ring

Question 2

2 Design principles of Bagged Charges

Answer 2

Lowest charge must be stable so it does not lose shape
The igniter always fitted over lowest charge made of largest possible diameter

Question 3

Difference between Combustible and Consumable cart cases?

Answer 3

Consumable - Material that is used up and does not contribute to the ballistic effect.

Combustible - Material that is capable of burning and contributes to the ballistic effect.

Question 4

What is De-coppering?

Answer 4

The process of cleaning the bore from copper deposits left behind.

Question 5

6 charge types?

Answer 5

Normal
Super
Reduced
Fractional
Incremental
Blank
De-coppering chge

Question 6

Example of separate ammunition

Answer 6

Projectile and charge are packed separately eg 155mm howitzer