Оружие / Science and Engineering of Small Arms

Название: Science and Engineering of Small Arms
Авторы: Prasanta Kumar Das, Lalit Pratim Das, Dev Pratim Das
Издательство: CRC Press
Год: 2021
Страниц: 247
Язык: English
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 38 MB

This book initiates with the story of the evolution of firearms to enable the reader to appreciate the sequence of the development of firearms. It discusses different classes of small arms, their mechanics, internal and external ballistics. Further, it covers the design idea of barrels and actions, various operating principles and relevant discussion on ammunition and propellants. The principle of quality in the design of the small arms is also elaborated in the desired degree. The book brings out the relevance of modern manufacturing technologies like MIM and various surface treatments, and polymers for enhancement of product quality. To appreciate the sophistication of the architecture, the book presents the anatomical details of a few small arms of reputes.