Ammunition and explosives – Fuel air explosive
Patent
1979-03-26
1981-06-16
Nelson, Peter A.
Ammunition and explosives
Fuel air explosive
102374, 102489, F42B 300
Patent
active
042730481
ABSTRACT:
A fuel-air explosive weapon launched from a remote distance is used for clearing minefields. A set timing pattern in the operation of the minefield clearance round permits varied range through retarding the length of time that a programed sequence of events occurs at the launch site. Upon flight, the round follows a predetermined pattern in deployment of a parachute, firing cloud detonators and initiation of a burster charge. An extendable probe at the front of the round permits detonation at a predetermined level above ground. The descent by parachute provides a relatively stable launching platform for cloud detonators if they are fired prior to the burster charge detonation for dispersal of the fuel-air cloud.
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Army R&D, SUFAE: Long-Range Minefield Breaching System Tested, Dennis, vol. 7, May-Jun. 1976.
Aley Michael H.
Bowen James A.
Glass Cecil A.
Nelson Peter A.
Pritchard Kenneth G.
Sciascia R. S.
Skeer W. Thom
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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