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Light Weapon Design Course

Overview

This five-day intensive course focuses on the fundamental principles of small arms design.

At a Glance

• Dates: Please enquire for course dates
• Duration: 5 days
• Location: Cranfield University at Shrivenham
• Cost: Ł2,250

Course Structure

Lectures are delivered at MSc standard by Cranfield University academics, supplemented by commercial and military Subject Matter Experts.

What You Will Learn

The course is concerned with the design and development of small arms, aiming to provide an understanding of the systems technology employed and the design of discreet key components.

Core Content

• Operation and safety
• Ballistics
• Hit probability
• Operating mechanisms of rifles and machine guns
• Firing mechanisms
• Gun springs
• Extractor design
• Sighting systems
• Introduction to grenades
• Introduction to less lethal weapons systems

Who Should Attend

The course is intended for engineers concerned with the design and development of Small Arms, as well as those involved in requirements capture and procurement of automatic weapon systems.

Location and Travel

Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) is a Cranfield School based at the Ministry of Defence establishment on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire borders.