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July 12, 1912
The Holbrook News
Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona
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US Navy inventors test a dual-ended aeroplane gun that fires a destructive projectile and a dummy to counter recoil, demonstrating practicability at Fort Wright, with final tests planned at Indian Head.
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Aeroplane Gun Fires from Both Ends.
Tests of another invention designed to make "war in the clouds" possible are being prepared by the United States. It consists of an aeroplane gun that discharges a projectile from each end. One of the projectiles is designed for destructive work and the other as a dummy, to neutralize the recoil. Commander Cleland Davis, U. S. N., is the inventor.
The practicability of the weapon has been partially demonstrated in tests at Fort Wright. Two light canvas wings, corresponding to those of an aeroplane were rigged up close to the gun. Delicate springs and recoiling discs were placed under the stanchions to record the vibration and concussion and recoil. The results indicated that its use on an aeroplane hundreds of feet above earth is practicable.
As the two projectiles weigh about fifty pounds it is acknowledged that the sudden loss of weight might affect an aeroplane greatly. Now the inventor and Captain Washington I. Chambers, U. S. N., in charge of aviation in the navy, are studying this phase of the problem.
Final tests of the gun will be held soon at Indian Head under the supervision of the bureau of ordnance. It will be fired from a frail structure to represent an aeroplane and a dynamometer will register the effect of the discharge.
Tests of another invention designed to make "war in the clouds" possible are being prepared by the United States. It consists of an aeroplane gun that discharges a projectile from each end. One of the projectiles is designed for destructive work and the other as a dummy, to neutralize the recoil. Commander Cleland Davis, U. S. N., is the inventor.
The practicability of the weapon has been partially demonstrated in tests at Fort Wright. Two light canvas wings, corresponding to those of an aeroplane were rigged up close to the gun. Delicate springs and recoiling discs were placed under the stanchions to record the vibration and concussion and recoil. The results indicated that its use on an aeroplane hundreds of feet above earth is practicable.
As the two projectiles weigh about fifty pounds it is acknowledged that the sudden loss of weight might affect an aeroplane greatly. Now the inventor and Captain Washington I. Chambers, U. S. N., in charge of aviation in the navy, are studying this phase of the problem.
Final tests of the gun will be held soon at Indian Head under the supervision of the bureau of ordnance. It will be fired from a frail structure to represent an aeroplane and a dynamometer will register the effect of the discharge.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Aeroplane Gun
Invention
Navy Tests
Recoil Neutralization
Aviation Weapon
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander Cleland Davis
Captain Washington I. Chambers
Where did it happen?
Fort Wright, Indian Head
Story Details
Key Persons
Commander Cleland Davis
Captain Washington I. Chambers
Location
Fort Wright, Indian Head
Story Details
Inventor Commander Cleland Davis develops an aeroplane gun firing projectiles from both ends to neutralize recoil. Tests at Fort Wright show practicability on aeroplane structures. Concerns about weight loss are studied, with final tests upcoming at Indian Head.