INCENDIARY EFFECTIVENESS TEST OF CHEMICAL FIREBALL MUNITION
Abstract
This test was conducted to determine the incendiary effectiveness of the chemical fireball munition. A total of 48 munitions were tested. Eleven munitions were detonated singly, 10 in pairs, and 27 in triple firings. Thirty- nine munitions were detonated at ground level and seven were detonated 4 feet above ground level. Two munitions did not function. The chemical fireball munition caused burning effects on targets simulating personnel and equipment at an average distance of 15.68 feet from the point of detonation when detonated at ground level and 18.08 feet when detonated 4 feet above ground level. This difference is statistically significant at a 99 percent confidence level. The average effective burn area for 32 separate chemical fireball munitions detonated at ground level was 557.9 square feet. The average effective burn area for seven separate chemical fireball munitions detonated 4 feet above ground level was 699 square feet. Effective burn areas are illustrated for each test. Data on thermal radiation for the single firings are included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0385725
Entities
People
- John R. Kidd
Organizations
- Air Armament Center