SYCAMORE CAPTIVE TEST REPORT FOR MISSILE 2D, S2-406-B3-02, S2-407-B3-02, S2-408-B3-02.

SYCAMORE CAPTIVE TEST REPORT FOR MISSILE 2D, S2-406-B3-02, S2-407-B3-02, S2-408-B3-02.

Active / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD0831512 |

Abstract:

Test B3, the first full duration static firing of a D series missile, was successfully accomplished on 8 May 1959. The primary purposes of the test were to evaluate propulsion system performance, determine flight control system dynamic response and obtain data on airborne engine control pressurization during a full duration static firing.

Author(s):

No Author(s) Identified

Author Organization(s):

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Pagination:

0118

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

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):

*SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES, FLIGHT TESTING, LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, SIMULATION, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS, RESPONSE, PRESSURIZATION, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT, CAPTIVE TESTS, TELEMETERING DATA, BOOSTER ROCKET ENGINES, SUSTAINER ENGINES, VERNIER ROCKET ENGINES

Field(s)/Group(s):

Surface-Launched Guided Missiles, Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines

Keyword(s):

ATLAS, XSM 65D MISSILES

Report Date:

1959 May 08