RADIALLY EXPANDING FRAGMENTATION WARHEAD STUDY
Abstract
Work continued on the experimental evolution and analytical confirmation of an explosive layered warhead design capable of projecting 14 layers of fragments into a slowly expanding radial pattern. Major accomplishments leading to the evolved design were: (1) the feasibility of projecting 14 fragment layers was demonstrated in 3 design variations - spiral cylinders, concentric ring hyperboloids, and spiral hyperboloids; (2) the feasibility of controlling fragment beam spray angles was demonstrated with massive end confinement, hyperboloid shaping, explosive end plates, and combinations of these; and (3) the capability of a 14 fragment layer warhead model to meet performance goals under dynamic rocket sled test conditions was demonstrated. The warhead design that progressed to rocket sled tests is a hyperbolic configuration (for beam spray control), 10.75 in. in length and 9.75 in. in diameter, weighing 110 lbs. Thirty thousand 1/4-in. spherical fragments are projected radially by 3 lbs of sheet explosive.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0361257
Entities
People
- William R. Porter