Hi

We have some MDC(Miniature Detonating Cord) from a Tornado canopy we're cutting up at work.

Any of you know how to detonate the cord? We're thinking along the lines of applying high voltage but how high? I did a search but nothing came up with MDC.

Any help appreciated. :)

I don't see why it wouldn't detonate with any primary.

Since the aircraft is still in service all over the world, it's doubtful you'll be able to find much info available on the internet on the 'hows and whys' of the systems they incorperate for mid-air deployment, though.

But for the hell of it, why not just test out a small section of it with some AP?

Can you even get it out of the canopy intact? How about some pics?

There are many patents that relate to the design of MDC and its use in emergency egress systems.

Searching the USPTO with the terms "detonating cord" and "mild" results in 70 hits. And that's just since the mid-70's. Following the citations back, or using class search will results in hundreds of relevant patents.

And whatever happened to Google? Perhaps someone ought to try searching THAT too?

Too bad someone didn't do that first, BEFORE stepping on the mine in the grass. :p

If electrical detonation is sufficient, trial and error on a small piece will provide the answer your looking for.

Using capacitors of varying sizes might be helpful. :rolleyes: