This note contains a brief preliminary theoretical assessment of the lethality of a bar fragmenting warhead, with particular reference to the air-to-air attack of a Superfortress (B.29). Comparisons have been drawn between the effectiveness of the bar fragmenting warhead and the controlled fragmentation type. The accuracy of the guidance system has been considered in relation to the chances of hitting the target. A "constant distance" type of fuze has been ...
A high capacity cased charge was detonated at Shoeburyness Proof and Experimental Establishment on 4th April 1950. The object of this trial was to determine the efficiency of control to approximately 1/32 oz fragments and to measure the velocity, angular distribution and penetration of such fragments. This note describes the results obtained.
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