Internal ballistics

Internal ballistics

A subfield of ballistics, that is the study of a projectile's behaviour from the time its propellant's igniter is initiated until it exits the gun barrel. The study of internal ballistics is important to designers and users of firearms of all types, from small-bore Olympic rifles and pistols, to high-tech artillery.

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Military; Firearms

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Military; Firearms

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Military; Firearms

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Military; Firearms

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Military; Firearms

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Military; Firearms

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