DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE XM8 SQUIB

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Abstract:

This report covers the development of the XM8, an exploding bridge wire type squib. This squib offers extreme protection against the hazards of accidental ignition from extraneous energies from radio-frequency, electrostatic and induced high currents. Presented are test procedures and data, squib design, and squib performance characteristics. Author

Author(s):
Betts, R. E. ; Williams, W. P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL ALA ARMY PROPULSION LAB AND CENTER
Annotation:
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE XM8 SQUIB.
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RK TR 62 6
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRIC DETONATORS, *ELECTRIC IGNITERS, DESIGN, HAZARDS, IGNITION, PHOTOGRAPHS, RADIOFREQUENCY, SAFETY, TEST METHODS
Keyword(s):
M 8 SQUIBS
Report Date:
1961 Oct 26