BASIC STUDIES OF THE LETHALITY OF SHAPED CHARGES. PART 1. PENETRATION DATA

Abstract

Trials are described in which a number of designs of shaped charges were fired into semi-infinite armour and against representative tank targets with a view to assessing their antitank capabilities. The charges were of 5.9 in. diameter and constant weight and type of explosive. They were fitted with conical liners of various materials, angles and wall thickness. The firings into semi-infinite armour which were intended to give data on depths of penetration and crater volumes and profiles are presented. The results are presented in detail, and some results from experiments which were carried out to amplify points arising from the main program are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0329302

Entities

People

  • E. G. Mcmahon
  • O. R. Ottaway
  • T. M. Finnie

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Armor
  • Chemical Composition
  • Classification
  • Diameters
  • Electric Detonators
  • Explosives
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Intervals
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Shaped Charge Warheads
  • Shaped Charges
  • Standards
  • Warheads

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Theoretical Analysis.