NASA NTRS · 19730000413
Collapsible pistons for light-gas guns
Abstract
Moving and expandable parts of gun consist of pump-tube diaphragm, piston, launch-tube diaphragm, and saboted projectile. As a result of improved piston design, pressure cycle has been significantly improved by smoother buildup, increasing muzzle velocities up to 50%.
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Teng, R. N.. 1973-12-01. Collapsible pistons for light-gas guns. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730000413
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