OF TDA-FZ, BELGIUM 1. Army intends to procure 70 ... - Indian Army

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION : AMMUNITION FOR
FZ-231 LAUNCHER (70 MM) OF TDA-FZ, BELGIUM
1. Army intends to procure 70 mm rockets for its FZ-231 Launcher (Forges De Zeebrugge) (70 mm
rocket Launcher), of TDA FZ, Belgium.
2. Information covering the undermentioned parameters may please be forwarded at the earliest.
3. General Information of the Rocket.
(c)
(d)
(a) Nomenclature.
(b) Calibre.
Capability of the rocket to be fired from FZ-231 70mm Rocket System of TDA FZ, and Belgium.
Type of Warheads available, viz, HE, HEAT Cargo, smoke etc.
(e) Resistance to humidity, physical and thermal shock and static.
(f) Safety mechanisms available.
4. Rocket Motor.
(a)
(b)
Design.
Stabilization.
(c)
Ability to withstand the high temperature and pressure reached during combustion process.
5. Rocket Propellant.
(a)
(b)
achieved.
(c)
Information on operating temperature ranges.
Types of propellants for different kinds of warheads and corresponding ranges
Effect of atmospheric conditions (whether prove to oxidation).
(d)
Physical strength properties.
Coefficient of thermal expansion.
Degree of inertness during operation and storage.
Combustion characteristics (Burning Rate).
Properties of exhaust gases (smoke less, non luminous etc).
(j)
Any other additional information.

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6. Maint and Storage.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Shelf life.
Storage capacity of ammunition boxes.
Whether any special storage conditions are required.
7. Availability of Publication.
(a)
User hand book.
(b) Detailed instructions on storage, proof, inspection, maintenance and repair.
8. Availability of Trg Aids.
(a)
(b)
Cut models.
Charts.
9. Indicate approximate cost of the rocket.
10. Response to the RFI may be forwarded to the following address:-
Directorate General of Weapons and Equipment (WE-9)
General Staff Branch
Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army)
DHQ PO, New Delhi-110011
Fax : 91-11-23793274
E-mail : we_dte@yahoo.com