K Charge A Multipurpose Shaped Charge Warhead Patent 6,393,991外语英文电子书.pdfVIP

United States Patent 6,393,991 Funston , et al. May 28, 2002 K-charge--a multipurpose shaped charge warhead Abstract 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. Inventors: Funston; onald J. (Stonyford, CA); Mattsson; Kjell V. (Oakland, CA); Ouye; Neal N. (Berkeley, CA) Assignee: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (St. Petersburg FL) Appl. No.: 592826 Filed: June 13, 2000 Current U.S. Class: 102/476; 102/306 Internl Class: F42B 012/ 10 Field of Search: 102/306,307,309,310,475,476 eferences Cited [ eferenced By] U.S. Patent Documents 3451339 Jun., 1969 Precoul 102/56. 3658