NON-FOCUSING ACTIVE WARHEAD
Assignee
Filed
Mar 16, 1979
Granted
Dec 22, 1998
Location
CA US
Abstract
A non-nuclear, non-focusing, active warhead that comprises a high explosive charge contained within a casing of reactive metal. When the high explosive is detonated, the reactive metal is dispersed and reacts with the air, which significantly increases the explosive yield of the warhead. The active warhead produces therefore much higher blast effects with significantly reduced weight compared to conventional munitions. The warhead is highly effective against such targets as aircraft which typically have thin fuselages, for example. The explosiveness of this warhead can be enhanced further by elevating the temperature and therefore the reactivity of the reactive metal before or during the explosion. New methods of enhancing the reactivity of the metal are also taught.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Jul 2, 1982
Rescinded
Sep 21, 1992
Duration
10 years, 2 months
Inventor
- 1HOWARD C. HORNIG
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5852256
- Application
- 06024641
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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