Fragmentation warhead
US5544589A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/204
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axially extending fragmentation warhead having a plurality of separate axially extending deformation charges in its radially outer surface. The deformation charges are located in a damping layer enclosing a fragmentation layer covering a cylindrical jacket enclosing a main explosive charge. The deformation charges facing a target can be individually ignited to inwardly deform the cylindrical jacket and the fragmentation layer prior to igniting the main explosive charge for selectively directing the fragmentation layer at the target. The deformation charges can be ignited individually or in selected groups to increase the effectiveness of the fragments directed at the target.
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