THREE RADII SHAPED CHARGE LINER
Assignee
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE, AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Filed
Jun 17, 1985
Granted
Jun 14, 1994
Location
ELKTON MD US
Abstract
A novel warhead employing a unique shaped charge liner design is disclosed. particular construction of the liner is described whereby the fabrication process uses three radii of curvature to generate an arcuate design which is convex when viewed from the open end. This liner design is capable of producing two distinct jets; a front or precursor jet consisting of small diameter particles traveling faster than a secondary or main jet and consists of larger diameter particles.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Jul 30, 1986
Rescinded
Jan 14, 1994
Duration
7 years, 5 months
Inventor
- 1WILLIAM P. WALTERS
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5320044
- Application
- 06788612
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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