Synopsis
This historic film from 1966 gives an overview of the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground where tanks, missiles, ammunition, and all other kinds of vehicles and ordnance are evaluated. Firing tests, drivability tests, and maneuvering tests are performed with tanks, recoil limits are tested with artillery pieces, and helicopter mini guns test fired. The APG is the U.S. Army's oldest active proving ground, established on October 20, 1917, six months after the U.S. entered WWI. Its location allowed design and testing of ordnance materiel to take place near contemporary industrial and shipping centers. At the peak of WWII, APG had billeting space for 2,348 officers and 24,189 enlisted personnel. The film provides a comprehensive overview of the Aberdeen Proving Ground, highlighting its role as a premier engineering testing and evaluation center for military and government agencies. It details the wide range of testing capabilities, from small arms accuracy to missile breakup characteristics, and emphasizes the importance of experienced personnel, particularly test engineers, in the evaluation process. The film describes the meticulous inspection and adjustment of test items, followed by rigorous performance testing on various terrains and obstacles. It covers the collection of engineering data, durability and reliability testing, and specific procedures for heavy artillery and ammunition. The narrative also includes advanced testing methods like high-speed photography, pressure…
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Details
- Running time
- 30 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Aberdeen Proving Grounds
- United States Army
- Weapon
- Quality Control
- Tanks
- Field Testing
- Weapon Testing
- Munitions
- ammunition
- Explosive Material
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