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
Feasibility study and development: 1991-1993
