Dual signature safety and arming mechanism

Details Dual signature safety and arming mechanism Dual signature safety and arming mechanism

1974-05-22

1976-02-10

Engle, Samuel W.

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

102 70R, F42C 104, F42C 1524

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039371468

ABSTRACT:
A dual signature arming mechanism responsive to acceleration to cock a fig pin and responsive to propellant combustion gas pressure to pyrotechnically release a pivotally mounted detonator which rotates into position relative to said firing pin. A plunger restrained by the pyrotechnic release is provided to disable the arming mechanism if the pyrotechnic release is activated before a specific velocity is reached.

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