DTIC AD0361257: RADIALLY EXPANDING FRAGMENTATION WARHEAD STUDY pdf

DTIC AD0361257: RADIALLY EXPANDING FRAGMENTATION WARHEAD STUDY

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Work continued on the experimental evolution and analytical confirmation of an explosive layered warhead design capable of projecting 14 layers of fragments into a slowly expanding radial pattern. Major accomplishments leading to the evolved design were: (1) the feasibility of projecting 14 fragment layers was demonstrated in 3 design variations – spiral cylinders, concentric ring hyperboloids, and spiral hyperboloids; (2) the feasibility of controlling fragment beam spray angles was demonstrated with massive end confinement, hyperboloid shaping, explosive end plates, and combinations of these; and (3) the capability of a 14 fragment layer warhead model to meet performance goals under dynamic rocket sled test conditions was demonstrated. The warhead design that progressed to rocket sled tests is a hyperbolic configuration (for beam spray control), 10.75 in. in length and 9.75 in. in diameter, weighing 110 lbs. Thirty thousand 1/4-in. spherical fragments are projected radially by 3 lbs of sheet explosive

• Creator/s: Defense Technical Information Center
• Date: 5/1/1965
• Year: 1965
• Book Topics/Themes: DTIC Archive, Porter, William R, MARTIN CO ORLANDO FL ARMAMENT SCIENCES LAB, *FRAGMENTATION AMMUNITION, *WARHEADS, TEST METHODS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, TERMINAL BALLISTICS, ROCKETS, CONFIGURATIONS, GEOMETRY, BALLISTICS

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