TESTS OF ENERGA ANTI-TANK RIFLE GRENADES

Abstract

The Energa (HE, antitank, T-41) is a fin-stabilized, point-initiated, base-detonated, shaped-charge grenade containg 0.73 lb of RDX and TNT and weighing a total of 1.42 lb. Tests were made of the lethal fragment range of the nose, beam, and base fragments. Results showed the maximum range for penetration of 0.040-in. Dural by a fragment from a statically detonated Energa grenade to be: (1) from 275 to 300 ft for the nose fragments; (2) between 15 and 20 ft for the beam-spray fragments; and (3) 20 to 30 ft for the base fragments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1953
Accession Number
AD0007966

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  • W. Wright Jr.

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Ballistics
  • Explosives
  • Fragmentation
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Equipment
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  • Munitions
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  • Shaped Charges
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