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Overview
What you will study
The Light Weapon Design course offered by Cranfield University is concerned with the design and development of small arms. It aims to provide an understanding of the systems technology employed and the design of discreet key components.
To do this, the course widens out to include the allied areas of study, including small arms ammunition muzzle attachments, sights and human factors integration, to place the design of small arms within their organisational and operational context.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Small arm (SA) design and doctrine
- The infantry section and tactics
- Small arms ammunition
- Wound ballistics
- Gun springs
- Small arms operating principles
- Barrel attachments
- The design of the firing
- Grenades
- Hit probability
- Small arms barrels
- Human factors integration
- Small arms recoil
- Sighting systems
- Extractor design
- Dynamic design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Military Science View 20 other Short Courses in Military Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is intended to provide engineers concerned with the design and development of Small Arms with an understanding of the systems' technology employed and the discreet design of key components. The course would also benefit to those involved in requirements capture and procurement of automatic weapon systems.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2250 GBP / full≈ 2250 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2250 GBP / full≈ 2250 GBP / full
Living costs
Cranfield
United Kingdom
700 - 1300 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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