WTDWehrtechnische Dienststelle 91: Detonation of a Bunker Buster
WTDWehrtechnische Dienststelle 91: Detonation of a Bunker Buster
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Sebastian Dartmann is a mechanical engineer. At WTDWehrtechnische Dienststelle 91, the civil servant works with explosives and pyrotechnics. Today, as test manager, he is responsible for the detonation.
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Testing is carried out to ensure the safety of future operators and logistics personnel. It takes the highest priority.
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Bad weather conditions do not keep the WTDWehrtechnische Dienststelle 91 women and men from carrying out the tests. Once the test setup has been completed, everybody is waiting for the approval for the detonation.
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Shortly before the detonation, Sebastian Dartmann has a last look at the test set-up. The technical civil servant checks once more that nobody is in the danger area.
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Ignition device: The test manager uses this small box to cause a big explosion. The crank is used to charge the capacitor until a small light is lit. The detonation is initiated by pushing the red button.
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Observed from a safe distance: The charge detonates at the demolition site with a big bang.
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The blast wave left visible marks on the pressure sensor. In spite of the deformation, the measured values were recorded reliably.
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A bunker buster is detonated at the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition (WTDWehrtechnische Dienststelle 91) in Meppen. The bomb is approximately two meters long. Once all the tests have been completed, the weapons are to be used on Eurofighter aircraft.
