Enhanced performance insensitive penetrator warhead
US6523477B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B30/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A warhead assembly includes a penetrating casing having a forward nose portion and an generally cylindrical aft portion opposite said nose portion. A closure ring is disposed in said aft portion, a vent also being provided in said aft portion. The warhead casing is filled with a predetermined level of explosive material. Preferably the explosive composition contain reduced amounts of explosive material and a strong oxidizer. The warhead assembly possesses superior penetration and blast performance, as well as superior Insensitive Munitions characteristics.
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