Weapon Testing

 

 

Testing Station for Weapons and Ammunition

 

   Our tunnel-type testing gallery for civilian weapons and explosive ordnance and for military weapons and ammunition of caliber up to 37 mm has represented a unique site without a parallel in the Czech Republic since 1978. From five testing tunnels, the longest one enables shooting over the distance of 100 m. They are all equipped with devices for testing of guns and ammunition under arduous conditions in accordance with civil and military standards and regulations.
   An experienced team of professionals, acting under the trademark of  PROTOTYPA – is prepared to consult on any matters of development, manufacture, testing and exploitation of hunting, sporting, historical, military and special weapons, and ammunition for them, as well as on any problems related to testing methods, instruments and devices, aerial rocket/missile carriers for unguided aerial vehicles and other special technical products.  The testing station for weapons, ammunition and protective means offers the following tests:

  • Measurement of projectile velocity.
  • Measurement of firing interval time.
  • Measurement of propellant gases pressure by means of Crusher pressure measuring bodies.
  • Measurement of propellant gases pressure by means of piezoelectric sensors.
  • Functional test of a weapon under arduous conditions (heat, dust, rain).
  • Test for grouping and accuracy of firing.
  • Measurement of rate of fire.
  • Check of completeness, technical condition and design of a weapon.
  • Disassembly and re-assembly test.
  • Test for interchangeability of weapon's parts.
 
  • Test of trigger and firing mechanism, of extracting and ejecting mechanism and of weapon safety and safety and arming device.
  • Drop test.
  • Firing test of a weapon.
  • Weapon durability test.
  • Ammunition wound effect test.
  • Special weapon and ammunition tests to client's specifications.
  • Measurement of force required for pulling out the bullet pressed into cartridge.
  • Simulation of packaging transport.
  • Drop endurance of packaging.
  • Firing and puncture testing of protective means.
  • Test of a weapon by increased pressure – weapon torment test.
 

Ballistic Appliances

Ballistic Measuring Devices

PROTOTYPA  is a monopolistic supplier of ballistic measuring devices in the Czech Republic. It develops, manufactures, supplies and tests instruments for calibers of up to 35 mm. Measuring instruments for testing of calibers for hunting, sporting, pistol a revolver type weapons are manufactured in accordance with the C. I. P. international standards. Ballistic measuring devices for testing of military caliber ammunition are manufactured and tested to appropriate military standards (TP-VD, TPF, STANAG, MIL etc.). 

List of Calibers Manufactured


Universal Ballistic Breech UZ-67

Universal Breech UZ-67 and exchangeable ballistic barrels for UZ-67 form the main manufacturing program of the Company.

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Universal Ballistic Breech UZ-2002

 

The universal ballistic breech UZ-2002 has been developed by the  Prototypa  for testing the ballistic parameters (values) of the rifle, pistol, revolver and shotgun cartridges, rimfire cartridges and pyrotechnical cartridges for expansional devices and for sporting and military weapons. UZ-2002 supports carrying out standards CIP, NATO, MIL and TP-VD standards (military methods for testing the cartridges of the Russian origin).

 

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AUZ-2002 Automated Universal Ballistic Breech

 

The universal ballistic breech UZ-2002 has been developed by the  Prototypa  for automatic testing the ballistic parameters (values) of the rifle, pistol, revolver and shotgun cartridges, rimfire cartridges and pyrotechnical cartridges for expansional devices and for sporting and military weapons. AUZ-2002 supports carrying out standards CIP, NATO, MIL and TP-VD standards (military methods for testing the cartridges of the Russian origin).

 

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BB-20 Ballistic Breech

For cartridges with mechanical or electric primer.

RANGE OF CALIBERS:

 

   12,7 x 107 mm

   12,7 x 99 mm

   14,5 x 114 mm

   20 x 102 mm

   20 x 139 mm

   23 mm ZU

   23 mm GSh


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BB-30 Ballistic Breech

RANGE OF CALIBERS:

   30 x 220 mm

   30 x 165 mm

   30 x 173 mm

   
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Fragment Simulator FSP 20 - ( caliber 20mm )

Fragment simulator FSP 20 is appointed for testing armour materials according to STANAG 2920.

Technical parameters:

Muzzle velocity 800 ... 1300 m/s (Barrel 20x102)

Muzzle velocity 800 ... 1400 m/s (Barrel 20x139)

Muzzle velocity 800 ... 1300 m/s (Barrel Prototypa FSP-20/1300)

Muzzle velocity 1200 ... 1800 m/s (Barrel Prototypa FSP-20/1800)

   
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Intelligent Light Gates LS 04

This equipment measures velocity and rate of fire. It utilizes optical sensing of projectile passage. The basic equipment contains an integrated evaluation unit equipped with WLAN module enabling wireless communication to a display terminal (desktop PC, notebook etc.). At the same time it makes possible a direct connection to LAN (10/100 Ethernet) and contains a standard RS 232 interface. Processing of captured data is done via incorporated client software for MS Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP) and Linux operating systems that displays immediate and statistically processed measured values and their graphic presentations.

It is also possible to supply a wireless terminal equipped with touch sensitive "Touch Screen" that is recommended for a mobile display unit.

 
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Intelligent Light Gates LS 07

This equipment measures velocity and rate of fire. It utilizes optical sensing of projectile passage.

It is possible to supply a wireless terminal equipped with touch sensitive "Touch Screen" that is recommended for a mobile display unit.

 

 
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Programmable trigger unit PTU-1

for exact triggering of ballistic measurement and recording instruments (high-speed camera, flash units, radar etc.)

triggering by acoustic signal or external voltage signal with programmable delay

real-time calculation of trigger time of photographic equipments based on current velocity

simple velocity measurement with conjunction of optical light gates

 two voltage inputs with programmable threshold, polarity and minimal trigger pulse width

built-in microphone with programmable threshold

 
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WTS03 Weatherproof Target System

Weatherproof Target System WTS03 is accurate electronic equipment for measuring projectile accuracy and velocity, designed for working in harsh environlent (wet, dusty, hot or cold climate with danger of water condensation or heavy rain).

 

  
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WLS03 Weatherproof Light Screen

Weatherproof Light Screen System WLS03 is accurate electronic equipment for measuring projectile velocity, designed for working in harsh environlent (wet, dusty, hot or cold climate with danger of water condensation or heavy rain).

 

  
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Ballistic Analyzer BA04S

The analyzer serves for comprehensive measurement and evaluation of ballistic values. It is equipped with four measuring channels enabling measurement of pressure development by means of piezoelectric sensors. Furthermore, it has two universal inputs available for connection of sensors for measurement of discharge duration. Altogether eight inputs are available for connection to light gates.

The analyzer may be configured and controlled via the BA-CONTROL application software suitable for MS Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP) operating system. A measurement protocol is subsequently created from the values measured and it may be exported to any other software via ASCII code.

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Ballistic Analyzer BA04SE

The High-end model of BA04S serves for measurement and evaluation of ballistic values ammunition,  rocket engines, air-bags, tensometric breeches and a lot of other types of applications.

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Firing Rest STZA 10
Firing rest STZA 10 is modification of firing rest for wather tank bullet catcher.

The clamping equipment is designed to suit a set of exchangeable adapters and enables clamping of a wide range of arms, including ballistic measuring devices.

Firing rest STZA10 is possible to use as recoil system interface for old type of shooting rests.


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Mobile Firing STZA 12

Mobile firing rest STZA 12 is modern equipment for ballistic testing houses serving for clamping of guns of calibers of up to 12,7 mm or 14,5 mm in modification STZA12A.

The clamping equipment is designed to suit a set of exchangeable adapters and enables clamping of a wide range of arms, including ballistic measuring devices.

The basic adapters include:

– clamping adapter for short guns (pistols, revolvers);

– clamping adapter for long guns;

– clamping adapter for special weapons (e.g. tank weapons);

– an adapter for placement of ballistic breech;

The firing bench is equipped with a remote firing control.

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Mobile Firing Rest STZA 13

Mobile firing rest STZA 13 is the latest modification of STZA 12. 

Firing rest STZA 13 is equipt with transverse movement mechanism with range ±150mm. 


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Fixed Firing Rest STZA 14

Fixed Firing rest STZA 14 is the modification of firing rest whitch is fixed by bolts on the floor.


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Mobile Firing Rest STZA 20

Mobile Firing rest STZA 20 is appointed for clamping of guns up to caliber 20 mm.


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EPVAT

EPVAT is a comprehensive device enabling ballistic testing stations to electronically measure and process measurement data of ammunition ballistic parameters (pressure development in barrel, speed of projectile and duration of discharge).

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Flash detector FD-01

Flash detector for detection of muzzle flash, explosion or other similar brief event, which enables measurement of projectile exit time, time of flight and other parameters

- three wavelength ranges (IR, Visible or All)

- wide, user selectable, 1000:1 gain ratio in 1-2-5 steps

- independent analog and digital output

- built-in RedDot for easy aiming

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Piezoelectric Accelerometer MH 164

MH 164 is a piezoelectric sensor for determination of the instant of firing pin impact upon the primer cap.

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Piezoelectric Sensor of Muzzle Pressure MHP 050

Piezoelectric sensor of muzzle pressure determines the instant a projectile leaves the barrel.


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Marking and Drilling Appliances

Special marking and drilling appliance assist in preparation of ammunition for ballistic testing.

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VPS Marking and Drilling Jigs

VPS drilling jig (further only “drilling jig”) serves for the drilling of take-off holes into the rifle, pistol or shotgun cartridge cases up to caliber 12 for the ballistic testing when provided with either crusher or piezo-electric pressure measurement.

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Insertion, Feeder and Threaded Crusher type Pressure Gauges

Crusher type pressure gauges are used to determine the maximum pressure in the barrel, or in a ballistic bomb, during a ballistic test.

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VRT Vertical Rolling Target

Vertical Rolling Target is developed for testing of machine guns during its technical life by dosing shooting. Mooving paper rolled by VRT during shooting provides distance among particular hits. Rolling speed is constant after VRT starting-up.

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MBC-1 Mobile Bullet Catcher

Mobile bullet catcher was designed for forensic laboratories. Its purpose of use is to stop the shut bullet without its damage.

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