LOW COLLATERAL DAMAGE BI-MODAL WARHEAD ASSEMBLY

摘要

A warhead assembly, comprising a cylindrical or conical metal body, having an inner wall with a plurality of channels or grooves extending parallel to a central longitudinal axis. Preformed fragments are inserted in the channels or grooves and a liner with an explosive fill is positioned within the metal body, retaining the preformed fragments in place. The warhead assembly on detonation produces a bimodal distribution of fragments with adequate mass and velocity with optimized mixed fragmentation that defeats or otherwise incapacitates a target or set of targets.

主权项

1. A warhead assembly, adapted to be mounted at the head of a missile or projectile, designed to deliver the warhead to a target, said warhead assembly comprising, in combination:
(a) a round metal body having an inner wall with a plurality of grooves extending parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the metal body; (b) a plurality of preformed fragments inserted in the grooves; and (c) a liner, housing an explosive fill, positioned within the metal body and retaining the preformed fragments in place;
whereby the warhead assembly on detonation produces a bimodal distribution of fragments with adequate mass and velocity to create an optimized mixed fragmentation effect on that target that can defeat a target that is fitted with differing ballistic protection and/or mixed targets of both enemy vehicles and personnel.