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However, it must not be so conterminal effectiveness presentation.
strued, ER is only one factor in the actual effectiveness.
The observed trends are primarily due to the interaction of
basic ballistic behavior and the momentum constraint conditions that
were suggested as a basis for computing the sets of trajectories.
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-CD P S
p
where CD is the drag coefficient, p the air density, S the reference
area, usually vd 2 /4, mp the projectile mass, and Z is the range. Assuming the drag coefficient is constant yields the solution,
hence,
CD p Sd/2m ) (Z/d),
where (Z/d)
p p
retardation coefficient,
a,
can be written;
S= p L..Vol d]
That is, the a decreases as 1/d - or larger is bettor - for physical
range (Z), or is constant in terms of caliber range (Z/d).
The
(CD/Vol) term can be considered a figure of merit involving only the
shape of the projectile.
increases while
decreases with L/d.
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4 Vol
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by about 50%.
S(b)
References:
IM. J. Piddington, "Deformation Characteristics of One Lot (LCSP 412)
of 5.56 M193 Ammunition," Ballistic Research Laboratories Memorandum
Report No. 2016, October 1969.
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