Science and Engineering of Small Arms

ISBN-13: 9781032058245 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 216 str.

Prasanta Kumar Das; Lalit Pratim Das; Dev Pratim Das

Opis

This book explains manufacturing, operation and malfunctions of the small firearms. It covers evolution, development process, underlying physics and mechanics. Different types of ammunition, design requirement, propellant and ballistics are explained including anatomy, manufacturing, surface treatment, failures and technical specifications.

Spis treści

I Some useful units, conversions, concept, and formulae 1 A story of the evolution of Small Arms 2 Introduction to Small Arms 2.1 Physics of firearms 2.2Small Arms 2.2.1 Handgun 2.2.2 Rifles 2.2.3 Machine Guns 2.2.4 Sniper Rifles 2.2.5 Shotgun 3 Theory of Ammunitions 3.1 Internal Ballistics 3.2 External Ballistics 3.3 Terminal Ballistics 3.4 Handgun Ammunition 3.5 Shotgun Ammunition 4 Anatomy of Small Arms 4.1 AK 47 4.2 Browning HP 4.3 S&W 53 Revolver 4.4 Shotgun: Remington 870 4.5 Sub-Machine Gun- HK MP5 4.6 FN P90 4.7 AN 94 4.8 Ruger Precession Rifle 5 Basic Design Concepts 5.1 Trigger Mechanism 5.2 Firearms Springs 5.3 Barrel 5.4 Block Breech 5.5 Muzzle Attachments 6 Quality of Design 7 Special Processes in Small Arms Manufacturing 7.1 Metal Injection Moulding 8 Surface Treatment of Small Arms 9 Common Defects 10 Catastrophic Failure 11 Proof Parameter 12 Interpreting the technical specification Multiple choice questions for practice