Gas Generators

ASPIDE

Task	Hot gas energy supply for the electro-hydraulic power unit (EHPU) of the Italian guided missile ASPIDE

Customer	Hamilton Sundstrand - Microtecnica

Technology	Gas generator with phase stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant. Cool burning propellant with excellent ageing properties

Programme scope	Production of > 1.000 gas generators

Milestones	Feasibility study and development: 1991-1993 Qualification: 1994 First production lot: 1994 Additional qualification for Italian Airforce: 1997-1998 Serial production: 1996-2010

Aspide Gas Generator