Material characterization of a novel new armour steel

The material characterization of a novel new armour steel with comparison to a leading commercial benchmark alloy is presented. Direct ballistic and experimental comparison is drawn. The 5.56 × 45 mm [M193] and 7.62 × 51 mm [NATO Ball] projectiles were used in a cartridge type high pressure barrel c...

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Main Authors: Stumpf W.E., Bester J.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-08-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20122601058