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)
Development of Plastic Case for XM15 JATO Rocket Motor (Plastic JATO Case)
1960
167 pages
Report
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English
Rockets , Rocket motors , Containers , Plastics , Casting , Epoxy plastics , Captive tests , Design , Weight