Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems
Patent
1953-05-07
1980-07-22
Jordan, Charles T.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
102DIG2, F42B 2304
Patent
active
042133912
ABSTRACT:
1. In a demolition unit, a closed container having a shallow depth relative to its transverse cross section, and having a high explosive charge contained therein, a completely embedded non-explosive shock absorbing mass centrally located within said explosive and extending laterally to within a short distance of the side walls of said container, a facing plate projectile of substantial density secured to and substantially coextensive with the top wall of said container and in contact with said explosive, and means below said non-explosive mass for initiating said explosive charge, the detonation wave of said explosive charge striking said face plate as a flat wave to propel said plate intact toward a target.
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Edelberg Nathan
Gibson Robert P.
Jordan Charles T.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Yarmovsky Max
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