OPTIMUM HEIGHT FOR THE BURSTING OF A 105MM SHELL

Abstract

This paper is devoted to determining the height at which it is most advantageous to have 105mm shell burst in order that the maximum injury may be inflicted on personnel. On the basis of the experimental data of Tolch on the fragmentation of the 105mm shell it is concluded that the optimum height is about 75 ft. Also when the shell does burst at this height, it effectively covers an area of 150 ft by 20ft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1943
Accession Number
AD0492801

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  • S. Chandrasekhar

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Human Systems
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