Aircraft Ejector Release Cartridges
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cooper
The CBC series cartridge is cleared for use on both Tornado and Typhoon aircraft, and provides a consistent release pressure with less debris in the release unit, leading to reduced maintenance and downtime. The CBC 4 Mod 1 is qualified with REACH-compliant propellant.
CBC 1
Ignitor
1A-1W
Compliance with EM.
Yes
Time to ignition
< 10 ms
Peak pressure, mean
60 MPa
Service temp range
-54ºC to +93ºC
CBC 4 Mod 1
Ignitor
1A-1W
Compliance with EM.
Yes
Time to ignition
< 10 ms
Peak pressure, mean
71 MPa
Service temp range
-54ºC to +93ºC
Status
In service with the UK RAF and other air forces on the Tornado and Typhoon aircraft. Direct replacement for the ARD 446.
