Accession Number:

AD0423907

Title:

DEVELOPMENT OF ROCKET CATAPULT XM13

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA

Personal Author(s):

• Waecker, N. J.

Report Date:

1963-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

78.0

Abstract:

XM9 catapults were modified for use with the TRECOM LW-1 seat. These modifications consisted of 1 change in nozzle angle from 52 degrees to 36 degrees 20 minutes 2 change in rocket grain length from 33.4 to 24.5 in. and 3 change in catapult charge to permit operation with lightweight seats. The modified catapult was designated Catapult, Aircraft Personnel, XM13. A test program was conducted consisting of static, free-flight, and tower firing with subjects. The XM13 catapults were considered acceptable for installation in hover craft, with recommendations that sled tests be conducted at forward velocity.

Descriptors:

• *CARTRIDGES(PAD)
• *CATAPULTS
• WEIGHT
• EJECTION SEATS
• ROCKET PROPELLANT GRAINS
• ACCEPTABILITY
• FLYING PLATFORMS
• ACCELERATION TOLERANCE
• ACCELERATION
• VELOCITY
• THRUST

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Rocket Propellants

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE