FRAGMENTATION WARHEAD
Assignee
DEUTSCHE AEROSPACE AG
Filed
Dec 2, 1992
Granted
Aug 13, 1996
Location
ARESING DE
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.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Aug 31, 1994
Rescinded
Nov 4, 1994
Duration
2 months
Inventor
- 1MANFRED HELD
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5544589
- Application
- 07990117
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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