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bore evacuator |
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bore evacuator [′bȯr i′vak·yə‚wād·ər] (ordnance) A device placed on the tube of artillery weapons to force propellant gases to flow outward through the muzzle end of the bore from a cylindrical chamber around the gun tube; the chamber encloses a series of jets around the cannon tube through which the gases flow. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The instructions for servicing the bore evacuator start on Page 3-247 of TM 92350-264-10-2, Page 3-138 of TM 9-2350-288-10-2. Mechanics, Pages 2-3 of PS 615 (Feb 04) said to replace damaged O-rings at the front and rear of the bore evacuator after the M1-series tank is fired. Something as small as a torn bore evacuator O-ring could result in a deadly flareback. |
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