UTM's Missiles UTM's Missiles Technical CapabilitiesTechnical Capabilities
ByBy
Wan Khairuddin Wan AliWan Khairuddin Wan Ali
UTM started its Rocket research UTM started its Rocket research activities in late 1988activities in late 1988
The first three years were dedicated to The first three years were dedicated to finding the right research methods.finding the right research methods.• In 1991, a study was conducted to find In 1991, a study was conducted to find
the suitable type of rocket that UTM the suitable type of rocket that UTM should concentrate its research effortshould concentrate its research effort
Resulting in the research on solid propellant Resulting in the research on solid propellant rocketsrockets
• In 1992, Experimental testing was In 1992, Experimental testing was conducted on ammonium perchloride conducted on ammonium perchloride base composite propellantbase composite propellant
60 kg thrust rocket motor was developed60 kg thrust rocket motor was developed
60 Kg Rocket 60 Kg Rocket motor (1992)motor (1992)
Test rig
Early Research (1992 – 1999)
Early research :- A Very Primitive, Risky and Dangerous
Business
From 1993 – 1999, The research approach From 1993 – 1999, The research approach was split into 3 main research areaswas split into 3 main research areas• Nozzle technologyNozzle technology
Ceramic Nozzle MaterialCeramic Nozzle Material Metal alloy NozzleMetal alloy Nozzle
• Solid propellant technologySolid propellant technology Ammonium perchloride base solid propellantAmmonium perchloride base solid propellant Potassium Nitrite base solid propellantPotassium Nitrite base solid propellant
• Instrumentation and test equipmentInstrumentation and test equipment TelemetryTelemetry
• Antenna development (1 MS Patent)Antenna development (1 MS Patent)• Digital data acquisition systemDigital data acquisition system• Analog sensorAnalog sensor
Measuring rigMeasuring rig• Burning rate test rig (1 MS patent)Burning rate test rig (1 MS patent)• Static thrust test rig (1 MS patent)Static thrust test rig (1 MS patent)
Nozzle technologyNozzle technology
Ceramic Material For Rocket Nozzle
Destructive testing of Alloy Material
Instrumentation and test equipmentInstrumentation and test equipment
Instrumentation set - up
Static thrust test
Research (from 1999 - 2006)Research (from 1999 - 2006)
In housed measurement equipments
Burning rate chambers
Burning rate stand
Static trust test rig
• With financial support through IRPA grant, better instrumentation was established
• 90% of all the instruments were locally made.
Burning rate tests
The Propellant
Burning rate Characteristic
The actual burning
Static Trust set up and result
Rocket motorsRocket motors
Standard rocket motors
The thrust Static trust test
The missiles been developed
The missiles
Propellant used
The launchingThe launching
ComparisonComparison
C18 (RLU-5005/B) Rocket Motoruses fast-burning non-aluminized HTBP/AP composite propellant (Hazard Class 1.3) to achieve a nominal total impulse of 1905 lbf-sec.nominal action time of 0.96 seconds produces burnout ranges and velocities of approximately 447 m and 944 m/s respectively when used with 10 lb. class warheads non-aluminized propellant results in reduced smoke and thermal signaturesfeatures HEPI system, minimal FOD, HERO and ESD protectionasbestos-free insulation and liner materials used throughout rocket motorincorporates the shear pin rocket retention systemoffers the performance of C17 rocket motor for helicopter and ground launch applicationscompatible with LAU-5002, LAU-5003, SUU-5003 and LAU-5005 launcher types
CRV7 Rocket motor
UTM launched Rocket
Rocket Motoruses fast-burning non-aluminized KNO3 / C12H22O11 composite propellant (Hazard Class 1.3) to achieve a nominal total impulse of 150.04 Ns.nominal action time of 0.6 seconds produces burnout ranges and velocities of approximately 300 m and 700 m/s respectivelyasbestos-free insulation
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Propulsion Laboratory Propulsion Laboratory (Blast proof room)(Blast proof room)• Test volume:1 X 1 X 0.5 mTest volume:1 X 1 X 0.5 m• Blast proof capable to Blast proof capable to
withstand 200 gram of withstand 200 gram of equivalent explosiveequivalent explosive
• Designed to meet US TM 5-Designed to meet US TM 5-1300/NAVFAC P-397/AFR 1300/NAVFAC P-397/AFR 88-2288-22
• Equipped with Crawford Equipped with Crawford Bomb, Static thrust test bed Bomb, Static thrust test bed and Data acquisition and Data acquisition systemsystem
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
Propulsion Laboratory Propulsion Laboratory (preparation room)(preparation room)• Working area: 20ft X Working area: 20ft X
10ft10ft• Equip with propellant Equip with propellant
grain casting machinegrain casting machine• Fume cabinet for Fume cabinet for
mixing toxic compoundmixing toxic compound• Rolling drum mixerRolling drum mixer
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
UTM Low Speed Wind UTM Low Speed Wind Tunnel Tunnel • Working section:1.5 X Working section:1.5 X
2 X 2.5 m2 X 2.5 m• High quality flow High quality flow
patternpattern• Maximum wind Maximum wind
velocity 80m/s (Mach velocity 80m/s (Mach 0.23)0.23)
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
Strength of Material Strength of Material Laboratory Laboratory • Equipped with several Equipped with several
universal testing universal testing machines:machines:
50 ton universal testing 50 ton universal testing machinemachine
5 ton universal testing 5 ton universal testing machinemachine
Cupping test machineCupping test machine
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
Composite Laboratory Composite Laboratory • Capable of making Capable of making
short and medium short and medium range rocket bodiesrange rocket bodies
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
Mersing runwayMersing runway• UTM is the official runway operator UTM is the official runway operator
(According to DCA’s AIP).(According to DCA’s AIP).• Capable of launching short range rocket Capable of launching short range rocket
for dynamic testingfor dynamic testing
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development
60m dynamic testing rail60m dynamic testing rail• Can be used to test rocket motorCan be used to test rocket motor• Capable of testing short range rocket Capable of testing short range rocket
motor for dynamic testingmotor for dynamic testing
Current Facilities DevelopmentCurrent Facilities Development Facilities not shown:Facilities not shown:
• Static thrust test bedStatic thrust test bed• Electronics / Avionics laboratoryElectronics / Avionics laboratory• CNC manufacturing laboratoryCNC manufacturing laboratory• Open area testing facility for Open area testing facility for
antenna characterizationantenna characterization• Solid Mechanic simulation Solid Mechanic simulation
laboratorylaboratory• Material sciences laboratoryMaterial sciences laboratory
Current Research PersonnelCurrent Research Personnel ResearcherResearcher
• Dr. Ir. Wan Khairuddin Wan AliDr. Ir. Wan Khairuddin Wan Ali• Dr. Mohammad Nazri Mohd JaafarDr. Mohammad Nazri Mohd Jaafar• En. Md Nizam Dahalan En. Md Nizam Dahalan • En. Ainulllotfi Abdul LatifEn. Ainulllotfi Abdul Latif
EngineerEngineer• En. Abdul Basid Abdul RahmanEn. Abdul Basid Abdul Rahman
Research OfficersResearch Officers• Cik Zuriana Mariati Mat YajidCik Zuriana Mariati Mat Yajid• Cik Intan Noryanah Mohd KimsinCik Intan Noryanah Mohd Kimsin• En Mohammad Noor Ezwan AbdullahEn Mohammad Noor Ezwan Abdullah
Ongoing Research ProjectsOngoing Research Projects
Development of Stable Composite Development of Stable Composite Solid Propellant.Solid Propellant.
Development of Liquid Mono-Development of Liquid Mono-Propellant.Propellant.
A Study of Odd Shape Electromagnetic A Study of Odd Shape Electromagnetic Structures.Structures.
Development of Single base Solid Development of Single base Solid Propellant.Propellant.
ConclusionConclusion
Since late 1989, UTM has pursued to Since late 1989, UTM has pursued to localize the rocket technology in Malaysia. localize the rocket technology in Malaysia.
Experience has been gained from this Experience has been gained from this exercise and a number of useful facilities exercise and a number of useful facilities have been established. have been established.
Now, UTM is in a better position to further Now, UTM is in a better position to further develop the technology and pass the develop the technology and pass the knowledge to the rest of the countryknowledge to the rest of the country
AcknowledgementAcknowledgement The authors would like to thank UTM The authors would like to thank UTM
for providing financial support as well for providing financial support as well as human resource. Special thanks as human resource. Special thanks also toward MOSTI for the first also toward MOSTI for the first project grant in 1999.project grant in 1999.