The Penetration of Targets by Long Rod Projectiles

Abstract

Previous theoretical and experimental work on penetration by long rod projectiles is reviewed, and some parameters of importance are identified. Experiments at R.A.R.D.E. are described which include perforation of steel targets by high velocity rods, illustration of the dynamics of the penetration process, and the comparison between steel and tungsten carbide as rod materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0595793

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  • D. F. Winter

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Armor
  • Armor Plate
  • Craters
  • Dynamics
  • Experimental Data
  • Hypervelocity Impact
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Projectiles
  • Security
  • Terminal Ballistics
  • Tungsten Carbides
  • X Rays

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  • ballistics.