Combined Insensitive Munitions/Final Hazard Classification Test Plan

Abstract

This technical report is based on the development of a generic combined Insensitive Munitions (IM) and Final Hazard Classification (FHC) test plan for Theater Missile Defense, Hit-To-Kill weapons. These weapons use Kinetic Energy (KE) instead of explosive warhead technology to negate threats. The purpose of the combined IM/FHC test plan is to provide a lower cost alternative to the full test protocol for IM and FHC as required by MIL-STD-2I05 and TB 700-2. Implementation of this test plan will provide adequate, thorough test data for both IM and FHC board evaluation at a substantially reduced cost. This test plan includes rationale, analysis and methodology for reducing test assets. The test plan will achieve major cost savings through the elimination of redundant tests, the incorporation of material characterization tests, and the combination of certain similar tests. Expensive tests and assets are reduced to a minimum, yet the integrity and purpose of a full-up test program are maintained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA507130

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  • Fletcher C. Woo
  • Ken R. Fincher
  • Patricia S. Vittitow

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Ammunition
  • Cameras
  • Classification
  • Closed Bomb Tests
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Impact Tests
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Photographic Equipment
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  • Photography
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Weapons

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
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