Maximum Credible Event Testing of Air Defense Weapon Loads
Abstract
The intent of this testing was to reveal and confirm real Maximum Credible Events (MCE) on parked combat aircraft loaded with live air-to-air weapons. The MCE for a particular aircraft/load configuration is the largest instantaneous or practically instantaneous high-order detonation of explosives on the aircraft that can be expected as a result of a mishap. This was determined by conducting three series of sympathetic detonation tests for multiple missile types including 100-inch separation tests, rocket motor contribution tests, and aircraft configuration tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADB281513
Entities
People
- Brian W. Plunkett