Investigation of the Suitability of Rod Projections for Simulation of C.R. Warhead Attacks against Fully Equipped Aircraft Targets

Abstract

Field trials were made to establish the suitability of rod-projectors, as an alternative to warheads, for a series of continuous-rod firings against fully-equipped aircraft targets to obtain rod penetration data for use in K and C kill assessments. This report outlines the conditions of the trials and the main evidence obtained from them. Because of restrictions resulting from the cumbersome screening required to protect targets from projector debris, it was finally decided that warheads should be used in the K and C kill trials, except that a few repeat firings with rod-projectors would be made to establish the difference in penetration at the higher and more realistic impact velocity obtainable with rod-projectors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0361147

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  • S. E. Cowen

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  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

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  • Air Platforms

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