RAI-PP is intended for destroying equipment (vehicles, weapons systems, shelters, munitions and electronics), explosive ordnance disposal (eod) and improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD)
RAI-PP thermite charge itself does not include explosive or pyrotechnic materials. It is very insensitive and is not classified in Explosives class 1. In the transport package the UN classification of the RAI-PP assembly is 1.4S. This allows easy and cheap storage and transport.
During the burning the RAI-PP generates a lot of heat and white-hot molten iron, which can destroy efficiently various materials.
CONSTRUCTION
Rai-pp assembly is consisting of thermite charge, igniter, and handle. Also electric ignitor without handle is available. In the transport configuration the thermite charge, ignitor and the handle are apart and need to be assembled before use.
IGNITION
The thermite charge of RAI-PP is very insensitive. To ensure the ignition of the charge the igniter is specially designed for RAI-PP charge. The handle is equipped with safety pin to prevent the unintentional ignition.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dimensions and mass
Height of the assembly | 130 mm |
Diameter of the assembly | 55 mm excluding handle 63 mm including handle |
Mass of the assembly | Approx. 750 g |
THERMITE COMPOSITION
Each RAI-PP includes approximately 0.6 kg solid thermite composition which is pressed into the aluminium body part and enables the steady burning of the thermite charge. Burning temperature can be up to 3000 °C but depends on how the heat escapes to the surrounding environment.
PACKAGING
One package includes:
20 pcs RAI-PP Thermite charges 20 pcs RAI-PP Mechanical ignitors 20 pcs Composite handles
Ignitors are packed in aluminium inner package.
1 x 20 pcs box
Outer package Plywood box
Outer package dimensions | 407 x 294 x 242 |
Inner package of ignitors | Aluminum box |
Articles in the outer package | 20 pcs in a box |
OPERATIONAL USE, STORAGE AND SELF-LIFE
Suggested operational temperature | – 40 °C …+ 50 °C |
Hazard classification | 1.4S |
UN Number | UN 0454 |
NSN Number | 1375580009500 |
Quality | ISO9001, AQAP2110 |