Dynamic method for enhancing effects of underwater explosions

Ships – Torpedoes

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102 24HC, 102 54, 102 56SC, 102 702P, 102DIG2, F42B 1900

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ABSTRACT:
Means for directing and enhancing the explosive energy of a torpedo in a preferred direction comprising a shaped charge with a concave liner, which may be spheroidal, a peripheral ring of spaced detonators at the rear of the charge, a ring of spaced sensors at the front end of the torpedo and connections from each sensor to the detonator which it activates, the detonator being located on its ring diametrically opposite its associated sensor on its ring. Activation of the sensor causes its partner detonator to initiate detonation of the main charge, the resulting shaped charge jet forming a cavity in the water oriented toward the target which activated the sensor. Before this water cavity has time to collapse, its presence causes a disproportionately high amount of explosive energy to move in the direction of the cavity, viz toward the target, enhancing the damage-producing effect of the explosive charge.

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