Ballute Stabilization System for M-118 Bomb

Abstract

A drag-stabilization system utilizing a ram-air inflatable BALLUTE was considered for compatible application to the operational M-118 bomb where use of the conventional M-135 fin assembly is physically prohibitive. Wind- tunnel tests of 1/10-scale models were conducted and the results were analyzed to determine a stable BALLUTE size and configuration. A positive operating mechanism was designed to ensure consistent deployment of ram-air scoops for initiating the BALLUTE inflation. Stress and reliability analyses were performed to support the design effort, and the first prototype was vibration tested to prepare the system hardware for Air Force flight testing. Several fabricated units were recommended for intended bomb drops to enable evaluation of the concept.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0849147

Entities

People

  • J. J. Graham

Organizations

  • Goodyear Aerospace

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Export Controls
  • Geometry
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Models
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Reliability
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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