DEVELOPMENT OF ROCKET CATAPULT XM13

Abstract

XM9 catapults were modified for use with the TRECOM LW-1 seat. These modifications consisted of: (1) change in nozzle angle from 52 degrees to 36 degrees 20 minutes; (2) change in rocket grain length from 33.4 to 24.5 in.; and (3) change in catapult charge to permit operation with lightweight seats. The modified catapult was designated Catapult, Aircraft Personnel, XM13. A test program was conducted consisting of static, free-flight, and tower firing with subjects. The XM13 catapults were considered acceptable for installation in hover craft, with recommendations that sled tests be conducted at forward velocity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0423907

Entities

People

  • N. J. Waecker

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Combustion
  • Diameters
  • Ejection Seats
  • Engineering
  • Escape Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Propellant Grains
  • Rocket Propellant Grains
  • Static Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Fixtures

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • ballistics.