Rocket Assisted Projectile (RAP) Development Program. Part 4. 5 inch/38 Safety Test Program
Abstract
The Safety Test Program for the 5-inch 38 caliber Rocket Assisted Projectile (5 inch/38 RAP) verified that RAP can be handled, stowed, and fired as safely as existing in-service projectiles loaded with Composition A-3 explosive. The presence of a solid-propellant rocket motor and percussion- actuated igniter did not present any unusual safety hazard. Sequential environmental, bullet impact, and slow and fast cookoff tests were conducted as required. Optional and additional evaluations included rocket motor blast, adjacent detonation, propagation, ignition and unrestrained projectile, exposure to gun muzzle blast, gun-fired with clearing charge, and special igniter drop tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0864386
Entities
People
- Benjamin L. Tozer
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake