RX-26-AW/AX rifle bullet tests

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5425386· OSTI ID:5425386

Sharp, D D

A series of rifle bullet tests was performed at the request of LLL for two explosives, RX-26-AW and RX-26-AX, using the Pantex version of the Picatinny Arsenal test (PA-2). Both exposives tested displayed essentially the same low sensitivity to bullet impact. Slow burning of the explosive was the highest order of reaction observed. Also, in a continuing effort to improve the capability of the test facility, different rifle sighting and shot alignment procedures were implemented during this test series.

• Research Organization: Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00487
• OSTI ID: 5425386
• Report Number(s): MHSMP-80-16
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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