Supersonic Ballistic Test Rail

  • Used for launching rocket sleds to propel warheads, explosives, or other test items for dynamic detonations
  • 1/2-mile supersonic ballistic track capable of velocities up to Mach 2
  • Multichannel orthogonal X-ray facility (450 kV) (14' film planes), tested up to 100 pounds TNT equivalent
  • Sled tracker instrumentation tracks test items from launch to impact
  • High-speed motion picture and complete video coverage available
  • Fiber optic data transmission
  • Customer office areas provided on site

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Survivability/Lethality Directorate, 410-278-7124, email atcsld@atc.army.mil

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