AM-printed rounds, like this one, were fired from the 3D-printed launcher at indoor ranges and outdoor facilities. 15 test shots did not produce any signs of degradation, and the rounds’ muzzle velocities were within 5% of the velocities achieved by standard launchers.
U.S. Army photo by Sunny Burns, ARDEC
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