Ammunition and explosives – Powder form – Rocket propellent grain
Patent
1993-01-29
1994-06-14
Nelson, Peter A.
Ammunition and explosives
Powder form
Rocket propellent grain
102292, 149 194, 149 38, 149 41, 149 46, C06B 4500, C06B 3128, C06B 3314
Patent
active
053200438
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a low-vulnerability explosive munitions element comprising a casing containing a multicomposition explosive charge, the innermost layer of which is a composite explosive comprising a filled polyurethane or polyester polymer matrix, the filling of which contains more than 20% by weight of organic nitrate explosive, and the peripheral layer of which is a pyrotechnic composition of the family of composite solid propellants comprising a filled polyurethane or polyester polymer matrix the filling of which contains at least one mineral oxidant and less than 17% by weight of organic nitrate explosive. The blast and/or bubble effect produced is close to that produced by the much more-vulnerable charge of monocomposition composite explosive of equivalent mass. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining a blast and/or bubble effect by releasing in the casing of an aforementioned munitions element according to the invention, and then rupture of the casing. The release of gas is obtained by detonation of the innermost layer and then reaction without detonation of the peripheral layer.
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Andre Michel
Mazer Jean-Pierre
Nouguez Bruno
Nelson Peter A.
SNPE Inc.
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