RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Internal Ballistics

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada (General Dynamics-OTS Canada) offers the following Internal Ballistic research and development capabilities: 

• Simulation: Thermodynamical properties calculations with various codes and simulations with IBHVG2 and XKTC NOVA. 
• Conception: Propellant charge ignition train, all calibres prototype assembly 
• Testing: Transparent Gun Simulator (TGS) with high-speed cameras, closed-bomb for propellants and primers, primer pressure and first light evaluation, and live ballistic testing in weapon for most calibres (EPVAT). 
• Safety: Safety evaluation and compliance with standards assessment, Low Vulnerability propellant charge design (LOVA) and propellant charge weight assessment (ACW).

Transparent weapon simulator