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US 5320044

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.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jul 30, 1986

Rescinded

Jan 14, 1994

Duration

7 years, 5 months

Inventor

  • 1WILLIAM P. WALTERS

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