Kinetic Energy Penetrator Long Term Strategy Study

Abstract

To address the perceived increasing burdens associated with use of depleted uranium (DU) as a kinetic energy (KE) penetrator material, the ANCCON Task Group examined use of alternate materials, and considered the impacts of this in four broad areas: performance; the industrial base; environmental and health factors; and life cycle costs. Application of DU and tungsten alloy (WA) materials to the penetrators for three future weapon systems which will be fielded in the 1995 - 2000 timeframe was considered. These systems are: the Advanced Tank Cannon System (ATAC); Combat Vehicle Armament Technology (CONVAT) Program; and the Kinetic Energy Nissile (KEN). The overall objective was to provide data and recommendations which could be utilized by the Government in developing a long term strategy for KE penetrator material selection, and which could also be utilized in addressing related near term problems. This report provides the unclassified and non-proprietary findings of the study, and is intended for distribution to Department of Defense (DOD) contractors with interests in KE penetrator design and manufacture.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1990
Accession Number
ADA395913

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  • Michael E. Daneal

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Cost Analysis
  • Deformation (Mechanics)
  • Environment
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Solid Solutions
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • United States

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security