Modern Demolition Initiators MDI Flashcards
1
Q
describe the shock tube
A
89.5% HMX, 10.5% aluminum powder
it burns at a rate of 6500 fps
2
Q
what are key points of low strength caps
A
will not reliably set off military explosives but will set off det cord, caps are purposely larger
3
Q
what are key points of boosters
A
boosters are secondary only explosives and may be buried underground
4
Q
how long are M21 and M23 MDI
A
M21 is 500 feet
M23 is 1000 feet
5
Q
when splicing MDI in tubes, how far apart can shock tubes be
A
at most 1/4 inch apart
6
Q
what is the wait time for MDI systems
A
30 minutes
