Shaped Charge Warhead Including Shock Wave Forming Surface.

Abstract

A shock-wave-reflecting surface and low density matter or gas within the frontal ogive of a shaped charge warhead ahead of the concave liner thereof modifies the speed and consequent distribution of particles in the stretching jet to improve armor penetration capability. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 02, 1980
Accession Number
ADD007796

Entities

People

  • John N. Majerus

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Low Density
  • Particles
  • Shaped Charge Warheads
  • Shaped Charges
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Warheads
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.