Air Supply Initiator

The Air Supply Initiator is a component used on the Air Launched Cruise Missile to initiate the release of compressed air and pressurize the missile fuel tanks. The initiator consists of two initiators, an ignition charge, and a booster grain packaged in a thermally sealed stainless steel housing. The purpose of the Air Supply Initiator is to prevent engine exhaust air from entering the missile fuel tanks until it is opened by initiating this device. • The Air Supply Initiator is used on the Air Launched Cruise Missile. • It consists of two initiators, an ignition charge, and a booster grain. • The initiator is packaged in a thermally sealed stainless steel housing. • The device prevents engine exhaust air from entering the missile fuel tanks until it is opened. • The Air Supply Initiator is a critical component of the Air Launched Cruise Missile system.