30 x 76mm Oerlikon

[earni74]

I also cannot find any information on this Oerlikon case, dated 1955 made by PRESS & STANZWERKE of ZURICH, any information and especially photos / drawings of the projectile / complete round will be most welcome.

 

[kahu1]

I'd say you have the reference for it,such as it is.
Lenselink/de hek's ' Notes on Small and Medium caliber military cartridges'#1.Pg115.
Nice drawing but doesn't include any further info than what you have already.

cheers
Bob

 

[Tony Williams]

I have a vague recollection that this was discussed before, and the conclusion was that it was designed for something like low-velocity ballistic testing, I believe (possibly to see how fuzes worked at low impact velocities - but I'm speculating here). Downloading a full-sized cartridge to that extent can be problematic, in particular giving inconsistent velocity results, hence the advantages of purpose-designed case.

 

[earni74]

thanks for your input guys

 

[bdgreen]

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/81435-Oerlikon-30-x-76

 

[Tony Williams]

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/81435-Oerlikon-30-x-76

Good heavens - my memory actually worked! :rock: