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US 4,662,281 AGranted
Low velocity disc pattern fragment warhead
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsEarl E. Wilhelm, Clayton J. Julien
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Abstract
A fragment layer for a warhead including a plurality of axially adjacent, annular rings of preformed fragments, an annular retaining layer covering the outside surface of the rings, an annular explosive layer disposed between the annular rings and the warhead, and a detonator for detonating the annular explosive layer.
Claims9
A fragment layer for a warhead having a longitudinal axis comprising:
- a plurality of axially adjacent, annular rings of preformed fragments, each said ring being coaxial with said axis and encompassing the periphery of said warhead;
- an annular retaining layer covering the outside surface of said rings to secure said fragments in position;
- an annular explosive layer disposed between said rings and the periphery of said warhead;
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- means for selectively detonating said explosive layer to generate a low velocity disc pattern of fragments.
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