Development of HTPB Propellant for Ballistic Missiles

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Abstract:

The program objective is to develop a family of solid propellants based on HTPB hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene binder, and demonstrate one optimized propellant formulation by large scale motor testing. Phase I data on DL-H271, an analog of TP-H1136, showed exceptionally fine structural properties after 27 months of aging at 75 and 135F. Additional data is presented for Phase II aging. The TU77503 structural test vehicle was instrumented and cast with TP-H1139 propellant.

Author(s):
Thompson, Grant ; Day, Even E.
Author Organization(s):
MORTON THIOKOL INC BRIGHAM CITY UT WASATCH OPERATIONS
Descriptive Note:
Quarterly progress rept. no. 8, Jan-Mar 1974
Supplementary Note:
Report on Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene Propellant.
Pagination:
0047

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TWR-74249, AFRPL-TR-74-20
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04611-72-C-0048
Monitor Series:
TR-74-20, AFRPL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COMBUSTION, *POLYBUTADIENE, *SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANTS, AGING(MATERIALS), PRESSURE, STRESS STRAIN RELATIONS, TENSILE PROPERTIES, TEST EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Solid Rocket Propellants
Report Date:
1974 Apr 01