Investigation of the Effect of Various Types and Features of Grooved Barrels on the Range of Firearms

Abstract

The research has focused on the innovations which can be performed in order to increase the range of cannons and howitzers. The most important parameter affecting the range of a weapon system is the velocity distribution in the barrel and finally the initial muzzle velocity. On the other hand, the most important parameters affecting the initial muzzle velocity of the bullet are the internal barrel pressure, internal barrel friction, mass of the bullet and weight of the bullet. Taking these parameters into consideration, it has been revealed that improvements could be made by designing and manufacturing new types of barrels, ammunition and certain parts. The advantages and disadvantages experienced after such changes have been determined and studied theoretically and experimentally.