Possibility of increasing the maximum range of ammunition for the KRAB 155 mm self-propelled gun-howitzer

Abstract

The article presents methods of increasing the maximum range of artillery projectiles on the example of 155 mm ammunition. For individual solutions, basic tactical and technical data were characterised with particular emphasis on the method and “cost” of achieving the maximum range, the associated dispersion, and the ability to reach the target. The second part of this article presents the results of our own research in this area and it presents selected results taking into account variants of the projectile. On the basis of the conducted analyses, the recommendations were also presented regarding the required characteristics of such ammunition. The mutual dependencies between the characteristics of the weapons, being introduced or planned for introduction, and the maximum possible ranges to be obtained were also strongly emphasised. The analysis and synthesis of the data presented in the research paper show that it is possible to develop long-range ammunition by the domestic armaments industry, provided that the works indicated for implementation are commenced quickly

Keywords

• 155 mm ammunition
• increasing the maximum range of artillery projectiles
• modelling of interior ballistics
• modelling of exterior ballistics