A COMPARISON OF PHOENIX, CLAYMORE AND IMPROVED CLAYMORE ANTI-PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

The Phoenix, Claymore (T48 Mine), and improved Claymore (T48E1 Mine) are analysed for anti-personnel Lethality capability. It is found that the T48E1 is best, with the T48 and Phoenix following in that order. Performance of the three weapons at various ranges up to 200 ft is determined and discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1957
Accession Number
AD0385060

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  • B. Karin

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  • Picatinny Arsenal

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Anti-Personnel Weapons
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  • Ground Zero
  • High Explosive Ammunition
  • Lethality
  • Munitions
  • National Security
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  • United States
  • Weapons

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