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Bullet Impact Testing

2 CRDA Composite Case Motors + 2 MK66 Mod 2 Motors w/Aluminum Case
MK66 Mod - CRDA Composite Case

Test Setup

.50 Cal AP bullet at 2700 ft/s
Rocket w/o warhead
Target center of rocket motor
Test unit lightly secured with band straps and foam blocks, but free to move after impact.

Results: CRDA motors exhibited same response (non-propulsive burning) as MK66 Mod 2 motors.