Development of HTPB Propellant for Ballistic Missiles

Abstract

The program objective is to develop a family of solid propellants for ballistic missiles based on an HTPB (hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene) binder, and to demonstrate one optimized propellant formulation by large scale motor firings. Specifically, five propellants have been formulated and are being characterized to the point that they will be ready for motor advanced development programs. These five propellants are compatible with two optimized missile systems: (1) a weight constrained small diameter three stage ballistic missile, and (2) a length constrained large diameter ballistic missile. In addition, a formulation which is typical of the entire series was fully defined, characterized, and demonstrated in the static firing of a Third Stage Minuteman III Motor (TU-775/01). Two additional Third Stage Minuteman III motors have been instrumented and loaded as structural test vehicles (TU-775/02 and TU-775/ 03).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0786472

Entities

People

  • Even E. Day
  • Grant Thompson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Diameters
  • Engineers
  • Gages
  • Government Procurement
  • Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Propellants
  • Solid Propellants
  • Specifications
  • Tensile Properties
  • Test Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Rocket Propulsion.