The Penetration of Homogeneous Light Armor by Jacketed Projectiles at Normal Obliquity
Abstract
The penetration of homogeneous light armor of different hardnesses and thicknesses by jacketed projectiles at normal obliquity was investigated and the results so far obtained on the performance of such armor are discussed. As a result of the heavy class B armor investigation, which shows that the limit energy function is a linear function of thickness of armor in calibers, is also confirmed for homogeneous light armor attacked by jacketed armor-piercing projectiles at normal obliquity. The effect of changing the hardness of the armor was investigated, and some information on the chemical composition was gained. A method was developed by which the ballistic merits of armor steels of different compositions may be compared even though their ballistic test plates have different thicknesses and hardnesses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 08, 1943
- Accession Number
- ADA800108
Entities
People
- D. I. Hedrick