Criteria For Incapacitating Soldiers With Fragments And Flechettes
Abstract
Estimates are presented of the conditional probabilities, that single, random hits with a standard series of homologously shaped, steel flechettes, which tumble within a soldier, will incapacitate the soldier. The Edgewood experiments demonstrate that within 'ballistic' simulants of the human anatomy; i.e., gelatin or goats, relatively quick tumbling occurs with the standard series of flechettes for striking velocities greater than 3000 fps. It is suggested that the weight of the flechette should not exceed about 13 grains else the tumbling will occur too late after entrance and that only a small portion of the flechette's energy will be deposited within the target. Also presented are estimates of the conditional probability that single, random hits with chunky (spheres or cubes), steel fragments will incapacitate a soldier.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0359774
Entities
People
- Joseph Sperrazza
- William Kokinakis
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory