Studying the thermo-gas-dynamic process in a muzzle brake compensator

To reduce the recoil and improve the stability of small arms, a muzzle brake compensator is attached to the muzzle of the barrel. This device uses the kinetic energy of the powder gas escaping from the bore after the bullet is fired. In this paper, the authors present the determination of the thermo...

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Published inArchive of Mechanical Engineering Vol. 70; no. 2; pp. 311 - 328
Main Authors Nguyen, Dung Van, Bui, Viet Quy, Nguyen, Dung Thai, Uong, Quyen Si, Truong, Hieu Tu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Warsaw Polish Academy of Sciences 01.01.2023
Subjects
automatic gun
Ballistics
Brakes
Compensators
Dynamic models
Efficiency
Energy
Firearms
Gas flow
Kinetic energy
muzzle brake compensator
muzzle device
Ordinary differential equations
Performance evaluation
Small arms
thermo-gas dynamic
Velocity
Weapons
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Summary:To reduce the recoil and improve the stability of small arms, a muzzle brake compensator is attached to the muzzle of the barrel. This device uses the kinetic energy of the powder gas escaping from the bore after the bullet is fired. In this paper, the authors present the determination of the thermo-gas-dynamic model of the operation of a muzzle brake compensator and an example of calculating this type of muzzle device for the AK assault rifle using 7.62x39 mm ammunition. The results of the calculation allowed for obtaining the parameters of the powder gas flow in the process of flowing out of the muzzle device, as well as the change in the momentum of the powder gas's impact on the muzzle device. The model proposed in the article provides the basis for a quantitative evaluation of the effectiveness of using the muzzle device in stabilizing infantry weapons when firing.
ISSN:0004-0738
2300-1895
DOI:10.24425/ame.2023.145584