Evaluation of the ADR-863-1 Impulse Cartridge as a Replacement of the CCU-44/B in the Apache Helicopter (Metingen aan de ARD-863-1 Impulse Cartridge ter vervanging van de CCU-44/B in de Apachehelikopter)

Abstract

Research has been performed on the feasibility of the ARD-863-1 Impulse Cartridge to be used as a substitute for the CCU-441B Impulse Cartridge in the Apache helicopter. The conclusion from this study was that the ARD-863-1 Impulse Cartridge has a pressure pulse that is 40% less than the pressure pulse of the CCU-44/B Impulse Cartridge. This pressure pulse is still high enough to open the bomb rack of the Apache helicopter. The mechanical and ESD sensitivity of the ARD-863-1 Impulse Cartridge is proven to be high enough to be used in helicopters. The ARD-863-1 Impulse Cartridge can be used as a substitute for the CCU-44/B Impulse Cartridge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA373838

Entities

People

  • M. P. Van Rooijen

Organizations

  • Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Assembly
  • Bomb Racks
  • Classification
  • Detectors
  • External Stores
  • Fires
  • Helicopters
  • Ignition
  • Launchers
  • Netherlands
  • Performance Tests
  • Power Supplies
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation

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