A penetrating bomb weapon comprising a long hollow cylinder constructed of high strength steel or similar material. The cylinder contains an insensitive explosive that is separated into segments by shock attenuating materials. The number of segments may be two or more depending on the complexity of the target to be attacked. Initiation of the main charge within each segment is achieved using explosive boosters positioned so that shocks transferred to adjacent segments are minimized.
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Gary H. Parsons and Joseph Gregory Glenn- Hard Target Penetrator with Multi-Segmenting Casing Cutter
A penetrating bomb weapon comprising a long hollow cylinder constructed of high strength steel or similar material. The cylinder contains an insensitive explosive that is separated into segments by shock attenuating materials. The number of segments may be two or more depending on the complexity of the target to be attacked. Initiation of the main charge within each segment is achieved using explosive boosters positioned so that shocks transferred to adjacent segments are minimized.
A penetrating bomb weapon comprising a long hollow cylinder constructed of high strength steel or similar material. The cylinder contains an insensitive explosive that is separated into segments by shock attenuating materials. The number of segments may be two or more depending on the complexity of the target to be attacked. Initiation of the main charge within each segment is achieved using explosive boosters positioned so that shocks transferred to adjacent segments are minimized.