Enhanced RAMAC performance in subdetonative propulsion mode with semi-combustible projectile

Journal De Physique. IV : JP

Volumn 10, Issue 11, 2000, Pages

  Legendre, J F ^a   Giraud, M ^a  

^a FRENCH GERMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SAINT LOUIS   (France)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACCELERATION; MAGNESIUM ALLOYS; PARTICLE ACCELERATORS; PROJECTILES; VELOCITY;

SEMI COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTILE; SUBDETONATIVE PROPULSION MODE;

PROPULSION;

EID: 0034481210     PISSN: 11554339     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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