DETERMINATION OF FEASIBILITY FOR DEVELOPING DISPOSABLE SHIPPING-CRATE LAUNCHER FOR M55 ROCKET.
Abstract
The shipping crate as constructed is rugged enough to withstand the shock of firing. From the limited data available, the type of support used shows promise. For convenience and simplicity, a single jack strip containing all 15 plugs would be more expedient. The method of elevation of the crate needs to be perfected for operation under field conditions. A simple dovetail sight mount should be used with those sights available in the field. It should be determined if a single crate fired at all elevations can be used unshackled. If it can, then for tactical purposes a simple 15-stop stepping switch should be designed, cheap enough to be expendable. The use of varying power sources, i.e., wet cell, dry cell, thermocell, etc., should be considered. The concept of using a shipping crate as a launching vehicle is highly feasible and should be developed. The uses of this end item should be unlimited. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0612502
Entities
People
- Rosetta L. Davis
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center