Military Explosives

Question 1

describe comp A3

Answer 1

91% RDX, 9 wax

Question 2

describe comp A4

Answer 2

97% RDX, 3% wax

Question 3

describe comp A5

Answer 3

98.5% RDX, 1.5 % stearic acid

Question 4

what are comp A’s primarily used for

Answer 4

a booster for comp B

Question 5

describe comp B

Answer 5

60% RDX, 30% TNT, 10% wax

Question 6

describe comp B4

Answer 6

60% RDX, 39.5% TNT, .5% calcium silicate

Question 7

what is comp B used for

Answer 7

used as a filler in projectiles (mortars) and shaped charges

Question 8

describe comp H6

Answer 8

44% RDX, 29.5% TNT, 21% AL, 5% wax, .5% calcium chloride

Question 9

what is comp H6 used for

Answer 9

used in cratering charges, general purpose bombs, MOAB, torpedos, land mines

Question 10

describe C4

Answer 10

91% RDX, 9% nonexplosive plasticier

Question 11

what temps is C4 most effective

Answer 11

-70 F/+170 F

Question 12

describe M1 dynamite

Answer 12

75% RDX, 15 % TNT, 10% desensitizers and plasticizers

Question 13

what is RE

Answer 13

relative effectiveness

RE is the strength of the explosive in comparison to TNT

Question 14

what is the RE factor for

AN

M1

TNT

PRIMASHEET

M186

M112

Answer 14

AN: .42

M1: .92

TNT: 1.

M186: 1.14

M112: 1.34

PRIMASHEET: 1.38

Question 15

how do you calculate NEW

Answer 15

qty x package weight x RE = pounds of TNT

it is NOT used for MSD, that is total explosive weight

Question 16

M180 cratering kit is ____

Answer 16

Dangerous and not in the system anymore