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Gas Generators, Starter Cartridges, Dispensing and Inflation Systems
PROPELLANTS AND PROPULSION

GAS GENERATORS AND DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS

Gas Generators, Starter Cartridges, Dispensing and Inflation Systems

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Seattle Operations has over 45 years of experience in the design, testing, and fabrication of solid propellant gas generators and associated dispensing/ejection systems for military, space, and commercial customers.

Missile Guidance Gas Generators

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is the recognized leader in low cost, low energy, low burn rate, high energy propellants suitable for actuator control, guidance control and engine start cartridges for use in your specific programs. We have more than 30 years experience in development and production of solid propellant products.

Missile Guidance Propellant Products
  • MINUTEMAN II RC – Gas Generator
  • MINUTEMAN II TVC – Gas Generator
  • TRIDENT C4 TVC – Gas Generator
  • TRIDENT C4 TVC – Gas Generator
  • MXU-4 A/A – Aircraft Engine – Starter Cartridge
  • CHAPARRAL – Servo Control Gas Generator
  • SIDEWINDER AIM-9P – Servo Control Gas Generator
  • PAVEWAY II – Servo Control Gas Generator
  • SIDEWINDER AIM-9 L/M – Servo Control Gas Generator
  • F-104 – Aircraft Engine – Actuator Assembly
  • BIG EYE – Binary Bomb Gas Generator
  • MX PEACEKEEPER EEC – Gas Generator
  • MX PEACEKEEPER TVA – Gas Generator
  • LUU-10/B – Rescue Marker (Red Smoke)

World Class Solid Propellant Gas Generators and Dispensing/Ejection Systems for Military, Space, and Commercial Customers.

Inflation Systems 

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems developed some of the original air bag technologies that are currently used in automobiles including non-toxic solid propellants, gas generators and inflators. This technology has been successfully applied to other platforms including helicopter crew compartments, torpedo recovery systems, sonars and impact attenuation systems.

We have designed inflation systems that utilize solid propellant or hybrid gas generators that utilize solid propellant and stored gas such as CO2.

Inflation Systems
  • Torpedo Recovery
  • Helicopter Flotation
  • Sono-buoy Floats
  • Impact Attenuation
  • Automotive Airbags
  • Cockpit Airbags
Applications
  • Automobiles
  • Helicopters
  • Aircraft
  • Interplanetary Capsules
  • Torpedoes
  • Unattended Sensors

Gas Generators and Dispensing Systems

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has decades of years of experience in the design, testing, and fabrication of solid propellant gas generators and associated dispensing/ejection systems for military, space, and commercial customers.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has delivered gas generators ranging in propellant charge weights of a few milligrams up to several pounds. We offer complete and fully integrated design, analysis, fabrication and test capabilities with proven program experience spanning the complete range of munitions, delivery vehicles and deployment systems.

Gas Generators
  • Pyrotechnic
  • Hybrid pyrotechnic & inert gas
  • Multiple burn time and sizes developed
  • Cold gas
  • IM compliant qualified designs
  • Mechanical Safe and Arm features for safe handling
Ejection and Dispensing Systems
  • Parachute Ejection Systems
  • NASA Orion Space Capsule
  • JPL Mars Exploration Missions
  • Metal Bladder Dispensers
  • Fabric Bag Dispensers
  • Piston Dispensers
  • Spin Dispensers
Applications
  • Small and Large Payloads
  • Parachutes
  • Submunitions
  • Flechettes
  • Suppression
  • Area Denial

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