Small-Caliber Grenade Projectile Applicable to Individual Grenade Launchers

Michal Taraszewski; Janusz Ewertowski

doi:10.14429/dsj.68.12478

Michal Taraszewski Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warszawa
Janusz Ewertowski Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warszawa

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.68.12478

Keywords: 40 mm grenade, Light ogive, High-low propulsion system, Individual grenade launcher, NATO grenades

Abstract

An overview of development of grenade types for individual grenade launcher is presented. Considering historical and current research programs, a new type of projectile is proposed. Results of initial experiment which verifies chosen approach are included herein. It is said, based on obtained results, that showed new design can be applied in different applications without negative impact on combat capabilities – it even increases some crucial criteria. Current study indicates nearly 30 per cent increase of the effective exit velocity, however there is a design space where further investigation and optimisation can provide additional profits.

Author Biographies

Michal Taraszewski, Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warszawa

Mr Michał Taraszewski received his MSc in 2013 and currently pursuing PhD in the field of weapon accuracy at the Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology at Warsaw University of Technology (WUT). His research areas include: Mathematical modelling of shooter-weapon interaction, work on new type of grenade launcher and its ammunition.

Janusz Ewertowski, Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warszawa

Prof. (Dr) Janusz Ewertowski received his MSc and PhD at the Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology at Warsaw University of Technology (WUT). He was several times head of the Department and head of the Institute of Mechanics and Construction at Warsaw University of Technology. He is currently serving as a Professor. His research areas include: shooter-weapon interaction, work on new type of weapons, new types of ammunition, optimisation current designs, autonomous vehicles.