Accession Number:

AD0433091

Title:

Shelf and Service Life Test of Rocket Motors, M16E3 for Mace (MGM-13A)

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Test and evaluation report]

Corporate Author:

OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER HILL AFB UT

Personal Author(s):

• Arbon, Alden T.

Report Date:

1964-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

33

Abstract:

Tests were accomplished to determine the feasibility of extending the combined service and shelf life of the M16E3 Rocket Motor for the MGM13A Missile System. Inspection, both visual and radiographic, along with static firing was accomplished on five motors, age 60 months. Tests were conducted at -30 deg F and 160 deg F. X-ray examination revealed several small propellant defects. These defects did not have an adverse effect on performance. One motor, was not considered a representative sample of the inventory, leaked at the forward end. No malfunctions occurred in the other motors and ballistic parameters were within specification limits. It is recommended that the combined service and shelf life of the M16E3 Rocket Motor be extended to 6-12 years provided continuous vigilance is maintained on the exudate condition.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Solid Rocket Propellants
• Surface-Launched Guided Missiles
• Ballistics

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]