Picatinny pronunciation

The Picatinny rail, also known as a MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail, is a military standard rail system that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories such as scopes, tactical lights, night vision devices, laser-aiming modules and bayonets.

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The Picatinny locking slot width is 0.206 in (5.23 mm). The spacing of slot centers is 0.394 in (10.01 mm) and the slot depth is 0.118 in (3.00 mm).

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Aidan Duncan, a Department of Mechanical Engineering instructor and IDEELab shop manager, said despite the team losing their workshop in the IDEELab due to changes and renovations, they continued to excel in creating their formula vehicle.

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Teams consist of undergraduate and graduate students. They are judged and evaluated in a series of static and dynamic events, including technical inspection, cost, presentation, engineering design, solo performance trials, and high-performance endurance.

The rail is named after the Picatinny Arsenal, which was tasked in 1992 to develop a standardized mounting system after the U.S. Army was dissatisfied with the contemporary products on the market. The Picatinny team was headed by mechanical designer Gary Houtsma. For his work in developing the rail, Gary Houtsma was later honored at Picatinny Arsenal with the prestigious Order of Saint Maurice Award.

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The MSU team finished 17th overall and 1st in fuel efficiency in a field of 119 teams, rising from 53rd overall in 2023 and setting a new team record since its founding in 1997.

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A program of SAE International, Formula SAE brings together university engineering teams around the world to learn and compete in formula car competitions in the U.S. and internationally. To learn more, visit www.fsaeonline.com.

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The Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering is online at www.me.msstate.edu and can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Located at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, the educational engineering race challenges university teams worldwide to design, develop, and compete with small, formula-style racing vehicles.

The rail consists of a strip undercut to form a “flattened T” or hexagonal cross-section provided with crosswise slots at intervals interspersed with flats that allow accessories to be slid into place from the end of the rail then locked in place.

“Through it all, they have come out ahead of even such nationally recognized teams including Princeton University, Harvard University, Duke University, Liberty University and more,” Duncan said. “This placement is sure to add to the team’s national recognition as a leader in the Formula SAE competitions.”

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SAE International is a global association of engineers in the aerospace, automotive and commercial vehicle industries. For more information, visit www.sae.org.

Mississippi State’s Formula SAE team recently competed in the 2024 SAE International Formula SAE Michigan competition, finishing in the top 20 and setting new team records.