Rod warhead systems and associated methods

Details Rod warhead systems and associated methods Rod warhead systems and associated methods

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Bergin, James S. (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Shells

Continuous rod warhead

C089S001110

Reexamination Certificate

active

10857704

ABSTRACT:
Rod warhead systems and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a projectile having an arrangement of rods is propelled along a trajectory toward an object. The arrangement of rods is radially expanded from a first position to a second position prior to the projectile impacting the object. The arrangement of rods impacts the object to breach at least a portion of the object. In a further embodiment, the arrangement of rods is expanded from the first position to the second position using a nonexplosive means. In another embodiment, the projectile includes a follow-up explosive device that applies an explosive force proximate to the object after the arrangement of rods impacts the object.

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