Development of HTPB Propellant for Ballistic Missiles

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 TU775/03 structural test vehicle was instrumented and cast with TP-H1139 propellant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0779817

Entities

People

  • Even E. Day
  • Grant Thompson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Checkout Procedures
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene
  • Instrumentation
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Polybutadiene
  • Procurement
  • Propellants
  • Specifications
  • Synthetic Rubber
  • Tensile Properties

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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