Investigation of Rocket Motors 3 in. Number 1 MK 4

Abstract

In 1992, Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU), RAAF, experienced two misfires with Rocket Motors, 3 in., No. 1, Mk 4, during a series of firings at Woomera. These motors were sampled from a batch manufactured in 1957, and subsequent to the misfires this batch was withdrawn from use. An alternate batch of motors manufactured in 1966 was available to ARDU. Tests were conducted on a number of these motors to advise on their suitability for use, and as a result, a further five years life was assigned with a recommendation to retest after that period. Rocket motors, Ballistic testing, Igniters, Static firing tests, Thrust

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284278

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  • L. M. Barrington

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  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Australia
  • Burning Rate
  • Classification
  • Combustion
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Engines
  • Standards

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