Ricochet and Penetration of Steel Spheres Impacting Aluminum Targets

Abstract

A test program was conducted to obtain a complete set of penetration data for steel spheres impacting Aluminum Targets. The Striking speed varied in the range of 100-1800 meters/second for two sphere diameters (0.635 and 1.191 cm.), three impact angles (0, 45 and 60 degrees) and three plate thicknesses (0. 635, 1.270 and 5.08 or 7.62 cm.). Exit velocity was obtained for the ricochet and the complete penetration regions and the embedment region was determined. Various parameters are tabulated such as crater size, hole size and depth of penetration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA125330

Entities

People

  • Bernard Izdebski
  • John Zook
  • Wayne Slack

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
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  • Accuracy
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  • Ballistics
  • Data Analysis
  • Diameters
  • Dynamics
  • Experimental Data
  • Line Of Sight
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Perforation
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