K-charge - a multipurpose shaped charge warhead

摘要

A multipurpose warhead utilizes a shaped charge device with a shaped charge liner (18) having an included angle in excess of 70 DEG sealing an internal cavity (77) that contains an explosive (80). A detonator system (82) having a selectable plurality of outputs (84,86,88) contacts the explosive (80). Peripheral detonation of the explosive (80) generates a high speed, small diameter, penetrating jet that typically includes about 90% of the liner mass. Central point source detonation of the explosive (80) 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 (110) may optionally be a composite material having a jet forming portion (114) and an effect forming portion (116). <IMAGE>