K-charge--a multipurpose shaped charge warhead
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May 28, 2002
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Jun 13, 2000
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Jun 13, 2000
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A multipurpose warhead utilizes a shaped charge device with a shaped charge liner having an included angle in excess of 70.degree. sealing an internal cavity that contains an explosive. A detonatior system having a selectable plurality of outputs contacts the explosive. Peripheral detonation of the explosive generates a high speed, small diameter, penetrating jet that typically includes about 90% of the liner mass. Central point source detonation of the explosive generates a larger diameter, slower moving, explosively formed penetrator. A combination of plural peripheral point detonation and central point source detonation generates multiple fragments. An ability to select detonation type in the field enables a single warhead to be effective against multiple target types. The shaped charge liner may optionally be a composite material having a jet forming portion and an effect forming portion.
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