5.0-Inch Steel Strip Laminate (SSL) Rocket Motor Case (Navy)
Abstract
This project will demonstrate the capability SSL rocket motor case technology that may provide potential safety improvements to the Zuni Rocket System. A successful project will provide the U.S. Navy /US Marine Corps the flexibility to use Zuni 5.0-Inch Rockets during shipboard operations. At present, shipboard use of the Zuni requires a waiver because the current system is not Insensitive Munitions (IM) compliant. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the FCT are: (1) enhanced IM compliance of the rocket motor using the SSL case in fast and slow cook-off environments; (2) no degradation of performance and operational use; (3) additional flexibility in using the Zuni during shipboard operations for the Navy/Marine Corps; and (4) avoids RDT&E costs estimated at $6.000 million.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0467a56e40125f28fd46fb33aea2c69f