Accession Number:

AD0843371

Title:

Silo Missile Erector Test 27-95005: Z(WS-107A,)Z

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Schuetz, P.

Report Date:

1961-10-20

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

The purpose of the report is to present the results of testing performed on the Silo Missile Erector. The Erector is designed to rotate the missile from the missile trailer to the vertical position on the silo launcher. This is accomplished by attaching the Erector to the thrust section of the missile and rotating the missile about two pivot points attached to the aft end of the missile and pinned to the two pivot points on the launcher. Author

Descriptors:

• *GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHERS
• POSITIONING DEVICES(MACHINERY)
• ALIGNMENT
• SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• GUIDED MISSILE SILOS
• STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
• LOADS(FORCES)
• TRAILERS
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)

Subject Categories:

• Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies
• Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support
• Surface-Launched Guided Missiles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE