Accession Number:

ADA001752

Title:

Investigation of 14.5mm API Self-Sealing/Crashworthy Fuel Tank Material

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun 1973-Jun 1974

Corporate Author:

GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER CO AKRON OH

Personal Author(s):

• Koski, E. J.
• Villemain, H. F.

Report Date:

1974-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

This final report describes the results of a program for a crashworthy, 14.5mm API tolerant fuel cell construction developed and subjected to qualification testing.

Descriptors:

• *AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
• *SELF SEALING FUEL TANKS
• ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION
• CRASH RESISTANCE
• FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES
• INCENDIARY AMMUNITION
• TERMINAL BALLISTICS

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft
• Fuels

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE