- A
projectile is an
object that is
propelled by the
application of an
external force and then
moves freely under the
influence of
gravity and air resistance...
- with firearms), or by
mechanical compression (as with air guns). The high-pressure gas is
introduced behind the
projectile,
pushing and
accelerating it down...
- to
launch high-velocity
projectiles. The
projectile normally does not
contain explosives,
instead relying on the
projectile's high
kinetic energy to inflict...
- layers,
carefully made
projectiles can be used in constant-pressure experiments, or even
controlled compression–expansion–
compression sequences. Combustion...
-
barrel would be able to
impart sufficient velocity to the
fissile material projectile.
Several different weapon designs,
including autocatalytic ****embly, a...
- plastic/plasticized (HEP), in
American terminology, is a type of
explosive projectile with
plastic explosive that
conforms to the
surface of a
target before...
- Upon
impact of a
projectile, the
armour will —
ideally —
prevent penetration via
compression and
decompression methods. As the
projectile hits the armour...
- a
conventional gun), into the
accelerator barrel,
causing compression between the
projectile and the barrel's walls. The
barrel contains a pre-mixed gaseous...
-
shockwave created at the
muzzle of a
firearm during shooting.
Before a
projectile leaves the gun barrel, it
obturates the bore and "plugs up" the pressurized...
- with a
projectile weight of
about 14.0 oz (395
grams or 6,096 grains) and PGU-13/B High
Explosive Incendiary (HEI) rounds, with a
projectile weight of...
