Improved Jet Tab Thrust Vector Control for the BGM-34C Booster
Abstract
Jet Tab Vector Control (TVC) is a flight demonstrated system for TVC required during ground launch of a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV). Contract F04611-75-C-0057 was initiated in May 1975 to develop an improved, low cost jet tab TVC system for use in the BGM-34C RPV flight test program. Nine static test firings were conducted. Two were of a configuration size used on the JBQM-34H RPV program to evaluate performance of low cost materials. These tests were conducted using a TU-752 solid rocket booster motor. Seven firings were then conducted using the smaller BGM-34C configuration size. The first three continued evaluation of low cost material and component performance. The last four tests were conducted using the low cost materials selected to determine the effect of environmental extremes on system performance and demonstrate compatibility with the BGM-34C system control components. All seven test firings were conducted using a TU-793/03 solid rocket booster motor. Finally, six jet tab TVC systems were fabricated for use in the BGM-34C RPV ground launch test program. This report contains a description of the test and flight hardware and details of the static test firings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADB024340
Entities
People
- Richard G. Eatough
Organizations
- TRW Inc.