• AOP 21 : 2016

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    INITIATION SYSTEMS: CHARACTERISATION AND SAFETY TEST METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR DETONATING EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS

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    Superseded date:  06-02-2021

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    Published date:  01-01-2016

    Publisher:  NATO

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    Aim
    Guidance
    General
    Safety Tests
    Tolerances
    Documentation
    Reference
    Annex A - Explosive Component Water Gap Test - ECWGT
    Annex B - Detonating Cord Water Gap Test
    Annex C - ECWGT - Shock Gauge Test Method
    Annex D - Thermal Shock Test for Detonating Explosive Components
              in Initiation Systems
    Annex E - Mechanical Shock Test for Detonating Explosive Components
              in Initiation Systems
    Annex F - Vibration Test for Detonating Explosive Components in
              Initiation Systems
    Annex G - Data Sheet Format

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Purpose if this AOP is to support STANAG 4363 and to provide relevant safety data and a basis for initiation system safety through the adoption of characterization and safety tests on detonating explosive components.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher NATO
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AOP 20 : 2017 SAFETY, ARMING AND FUNCTIONING SYSTEMS MANUAL OF TESTS
    STANAG 4497 : 2016 HAND-EMPLACED MUNITIONS (HEM), PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE DESIGN
    STANAG 4157 : 2017 SAFETY, ARMING AND FUNCTIONING SYSTEMS (SAF SYSTEMS) TESTING REQUIREMENTS
    STANAG 4363 : 2016 INITIATION SYSTEMS: TESTING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DETONATING EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS - AOP-21 EDITION 3
    AAS3P-20 : 2017 SAFETY AND SUITABILITY FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENT TESTING OF LARGE CALIBER AMMUNITION GREATER THAN 40MM
    AAS3P-12 : 2017 SAFETY AND SUITABILITY FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENT TESTING FOR AIRCRAFT LAUNCHED MUNITIONS
    AOP 39 : 2010 GUIDANCE ON THE ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF INSENSITIVE MUNITIONS (IM)
    STANAG 4187 : 2007 FUZING SYSTEMS - SAFETY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    AAS3P-11 : 2017 SAFETY AND SUITABILITY FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENT TESTING FOR SURFACE AND UNDERWATER LAUNCHED MUNITIONS
    AAS3P-10 : 2011 SAFETY AND SUITABILITY FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENT TESTING FOR SHOULDER LAUNCHED MUNITIONS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    STANAG 4363 : 2016 INITIATION SYSTEMS: TESTING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DETONATING EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS - AOP-21 EDITION 3
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