A XM15 JATO rocket motor case 50 percent lighter than a comparable steel case and competitive in cost has been fabricated from Epon 828 epoxy resin reinforced with helically wound glass fibers. Successful firings and storage tests confirmed the ability of the plastic case to meet all design requirements. (Author)


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Development of Plastic Case for XM15 JATO Rocket Motor (Plastic JATO Case)


    Contributors:
    J. W. Hurst (author)

    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    167 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English