Metallurgical Evaluation of a Method of Anti-Personnel Defense for the Medium Tank M4A1

Abstract

An anti-personnel device consisting of explosive-laden pipes attached to the side of the tank hull was found to damage the hull upon detonation. Cracks on the inside surface of the hull extending to a maximum depth of 0.4 in. and length of 6 in. were found directly behind and parallel to the anti- personnel device mountings. It is believed that these cracks will lower the resistance to subsequent impacts of armor piercing and high explosive projectiles. Damage to the armored vehicle may possibly be prevented by modifying the device by using a smaller charge or by changing to an explosive of lower brisance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 21, 1945
Accession Number
ADA954960

Entities

People

  • A. Hurlich

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Detonations
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Hardness
  • High Explosives
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Photographs
  • Projectiles
  • Resistance
  • Vehicles
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • ballistics.