Accession Number:

AD0700758

Title:

DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF INITIATOR, XM100

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. Feb 1967-Sep 1968

Corporate Author:

FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA

Personal Author(s):

• Catrambone, George P.

Report Date:

1969-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

This report describes the development and qualification of the XM100 Initiator. The XM273 Impulse Cartridge is contained in the initiator and, when fired, provides a pressure output of approximately 1500 psig at -65 degrees F with 15 feet of Teflon no. 4 size hose. The maximum pressure obtained when fired with one-half foot of hose at 200 degrees F is approximately 6000 psig. The initiator incorporates a simplified firing mechanism that is mechanically actuated. In addition to the normal bulkhead mounting, the initiator has a universal bracket that offers greater flexibility for mounting than designs presently in use.

Descriptors:

• *CARTRIDGES(PAD)
• *EXPLOSIVES INITIATORS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• RELIABILITY
• SAFETY
• DROP TESTS
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• ASSEMBLY
• INTERIOR BALLISTICS

Subject Categories:

• Safety Engineering
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE