CONTINUOUS ROD WARHEAD LETHALITY TRIALS AGAINST B.29 AIRCRAFT WINGS (3/16, 1/4 AND 5/16 INCH SQUARE-SECTION RODS)
Abstract
The results are recorded of nine static detonations of 3/16, 1/4 and 5/16 inch square-section continuous rod warheads against Boeing B.29 aircraft wings, eight of which were loaded to simulate flight conditions at the attack station. The results show that when attacking the inboard lower surface of the wing none of the rods is capable of producing structural kills of the target, even from the most favourable directions of rod approach. Against the wing outboard of the engines, however, all three types of warhead are able to cause complete failure of the wing structure, resulting in a category damage K of the target.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1959
- Accession Number
- AD0325845
Entities
People
- R. G. Mallin
Organizations
- Royal Aircraft Establishment