Design and Development of a Booster for the FMU-117B Bomb Fuze.
Abstract
The FMU-117B Bomb Fuze is being developed to replace the Mk-344/Mk-376 Bomb Fuze series. The explosive train for the FMU-117B fuze is similar to the older fuze, except that the tetryl in the booster pellet will be replaced by either Comp A-5 or CH-6. Safety and reliability test data has been collected for both substitute explosives. The results indicate that CH-6 booster pellets have better physical properties than Comp-A-5, but both are suitable explosives to replace tetryl in this application. However, because of cost considerations, Comp A-5 is being recommended for use in the FMU-117B Bomb Fuze.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA011047
Entities
People
- Louis J. Montesi
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory