Vulnerability Assessment of Selected Charges Involving Heterogeneous Configurations of JA2 Sticks and Ball Powder

Abstract

Several propellant charges using heterogeneous configurations of JA2 sticks and ball powder were evaluated with respect to their response to a shaped charge jet direct impact. Vulnerability tests were performed on the JA2 and ball powder propellants separately and together. The test results show that the JA2+ball powder configurations gave a response no better than the JA2 alone. Separate tests of loose and compressed powder showed that the compressed sample gave a 37% increased response over the loose sample.... Ban powder propellants, Shock velocity tests, Impulse pendulum tests, Consolidated ball powder, Propelling charges

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA266053

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  • Didier Devynck
  • Joseph M. Heimerl

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  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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  • Artillery
  • Ball Powder Propellants
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