On the Stability of Wing Shaped Warhead Fragements.
Abstract
Folded fragments can be made aerodynamically stable at high velocity by controlling only the fold-back dimension. Stability upon entry into a denser medium is strongly dependent upon aspect ratio. These results have significance in warhead design. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0724301
Entities
People
- R. B. Dirling Jr
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division