Hard target penetrator with multi-segmenting casing cutter

Details Hard target penetrator with multi-segmenting casing cutter Hard target penetrator with multi-segmenting casing cutter

1996-01-11

1997-12-16

Tudor, Harold J.

Ammunition and explosives

Shells

Having divided bursting charge

102307, 102382, 102473, 102479, 89 114, 89 115, 175 46, F42B 1220

Patent

active

056988141

ABSTRACT:
A penetrating bomb weapon comprising a long hollow cylinder constructed of high strength steel or similar material and including a pointed nose to aid in penetration of media such as concrete, soil, steel or a hardened surface. The cylinder contains an insensitive explosive that is separated into segments by shock attenuating materials so that one segment of the cylinder may detonate without detonating or destroying adjacent segments. The number of segments may be two or more depending on the complexity of the target to be attacked. Initiation of the main charge within each segment is achieved using explosive boosters positioned so that shocks transferred to adjacent segments, and the initiation train of these segments, is minimized. Separation of the segments is accomplished using explosive cutter charges which perforate and/or spall through the case wall of the penetrator bomb.

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