Технології підвищення дальності стрільби артилерійських боєприпасів: донний газогенератор, активно-реактивний снаряд та прямоточний повітряно-реактивний двигун - порівняльний аналіз

Olexandr Maystrenko; Eduard Ostapchuk; Bohdan Adamenko; Oleksandr Tymoshko

doi:10.34169/2414-0651.2026.2(50).27-31

Technologies for increasing the firing range of artillery ammunition: bottom gas generator, active-jet projectile and direct-flow air-jet engine - comparative analysis

Authors

Olexandr Maystrenko Central Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment of Armed Forces of Ukraine
Eduard Ostapchuk Central Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment of Armed Forces of Ukraine
Bohdan Adamenko JSC "Aviation and Rocket Engineering Company"
Oleksandr Tymoshko JSC "Aviation and Rocket Engineering Company"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34169/2414-0651.2026.2(50).27-31

Keywords:

base bleed, rocket-assisted projectile, ramjet; firing range, aerodynamic drag, CPK model, 155-mm artillery, solid rocket propellant

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of three technologies for increasing the range of 155-mm artillery projectiles: Base Bleed (BB), Rocket-Assisted Projectile (RAP) with solid rocket motor, and Ramjet propulsion. The physical mechanisms of aerodynamic drag reduction, solid propellant composition, design features, and aeroballistic properties are examined. Using a formalized Cost Per Kill (CPK) effectiveness model, a quantitative comparison of seven modern 155-mm munition systems by cost/range/accuracy criteria is performed. It is established that hybrid BB+SRM systems achieve 60–76 km range and are optimal by cost/effectiveness criteria for current gun artillery. Ramjet projectiles represent the only technology capable of reaching 100–150 km without critical barrel erosion but require resolution of fundamental scientific and technical problems. A seven-level research task hierarchy for implementing hybrid long-range systems is proposed.

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Author Biographies

Olexandr Maystrenko, Central Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment of Armed Forces of Ukraine

Candidate of Technical Sciences

Leading Research Fellow

Eduard Ostapchuk, Central Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment of Armed Forces of Ukraine

Head of Department Central Research Institute of Armaments and Military Equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Bohdan Adamenko, JSC "Aviation and Rocket Engineering Company"

Candidate of Technical Sciences

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