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Accession Number:
AD0600376
Title:
DEVELOPMENT TESTING OF THE PHASE I ARMAMENT SUBSYSTEM HELICOPTER 2.75- INCH ROCKET LAUNCHER XM3
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING LAB REDSTONE ARSENAL AL TEST AND EVALUATION DIRECTORATE
Report Date:
1962-12-31
Pagination or Media Count:
65.0
Abstract:
This report presents data and information concerning tests of Phase I Armament Subsystem, Helicopter 2.75-inch Rocket Launcher, XM3, including modular pod jettison tests, flight rocket firing accuracy tests, and miscellaneous tests. The weapon system tested consisted of two 24-tube launcher pods containing a maximum of 48 2.75inch folding fin aircraft rockets and a fire control system with sighting, computing, and weapon servo drive capabilities. The design and development of the system are considered adequate for a Phase I program and all major problems encountered have been successfully resolved.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
