Overview
Hot Drop System The Hot Drop system is a stand-off method of melting a hole in an article of ordnance and burning the HE contents. The system consists of a crucible containing a charge of TD-A thermite, the crucible has a hole in the bottom covered in aluminium tape. When the TD-A is initiated using the TIS, the reaction progresses down through mixture resulting in a pool of molten iron. When the molten iron reaches the bottom, it melts the aluminium foil releasing the molten iron, this falls in a stream down to the munition. The force and temperature of the falling iron makes a hole in the munition which then causes the HE filling to burn. Variable TD-A charge to suit task. The crucible is normally reusable, 4 to 5 times.
When the TD-A is initiated, the reaction progresses down through mixture resulting in a pool of molten iron. When the molten iron reaches the bottom, it melts the aluminum foil releasing the molten iron, this falls in a stream down to the munition. The force and temperature of the falling iron makes a hole in the munition which then causes the HE filling to burn. Variable TD-A charge to suit task. The crucible is normally reusable, 4 to 5 times.
Specifications
Length | 150 mm |
Weight | 4.2 kg |
Transport case weight | 4.2 kg |
Transport case weight info | Box |
Case dimensions | 38 x 38 x 17cm |
Base price | 100 € |
Reduction for higher quantity | yes |
Manuals
All the Disarmco products are classed as a flammable solid that complies to UN3178 Hazardous Class 4.1, UN Packing Group III – Flammable Solid Inorganic N.O.S. which allows them to be transported on commercial airlines as they are classed as non-explosive. Therefore, easy to transport, handle and store without the associated administrative burden of explosives.