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BRAKING CONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Guns (Land Forces)
  • Armour
CONT

When the piston extension reaches the end of its rearward movement, it slams against the buffer's face, or "bush", forcing it to recoil slightly. The bush transfers its movement to a braking cone which penetrates the braking ring, causing it to open. As it expands, the braking ring contacts the interior wall of the buffer cylinder, exerting a braking action ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
  • Arme blindée

Spanish

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