Dive deep into the science of firearms and ammunition with Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, Third Edition, the definitive reference for engineers, defense professionals, and ballistics enthusiasts.
Written by Donald E. Carlucci, this extensively updated edition covers internal, intermediate, and external ballistics with modern design theory, mathematical models, and applied engineering principles — making it an indispensable tool for both academic and applied military work.
Whether you're designing weapon systems or studying advanced ballistics, this book gives you the technical insight and real-world context to master the field.
Covers every aspect of ballistics—from chamber pressure physics and projectile dynamics to penetration and blast effects .
Chapters on propellant combustion, cartridge case design, weapon dynamics, trajectory computation, armor penetration and wound ballistics .
Carlucci (PhD, U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Center) and Jacobson (35-year career at Picatinny Arsenal) bring unparalleled technical authority .
🔍 Who This Book Is For
in engineering, physics, defense studies, or criminalistics—especially those tackling advanced ballistics courses.
in defense industries working on guns, ammo, and armor systems.
with a need for robust analytical tools in crime ballistics.
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