SERVICEABILITY TEST OF FRANGIBLE SECTORS FOR MINUTEMAN (LGM-30),

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Abstract:

Four thrust termination assemblies installed on an LGM-30 Missile were submerged in rain water during a period when the nosecone was not in place. One explosive sector was underwater for over 3 months. These four frangible sections were test fired. Performance of one frangible sector was unserviceable and exceeded the limits due to large fragment size and slow ignition delay. It is recommended that all frangible sectors which have been submerged in liquid be reported to OOAMA OOYITM. Author

Author(s):
Arbon, Alden T.
Author Organization(s):
OGDEN AIR MATERIEL AREA HILL AFB UTAH
Pagination:
0009

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
OOY-TR63 829
Monitor Series:
TR63 829
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
MOISTURE, EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES, DEGRADATION, RDX, LEAD COMPOUNDS, AZIDES, THRUST, IGNITION, WATER, FRAGMENTATION, SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES
Keyword(s):
MINUTEMAN
Report Date:
1963 Oct 01