SZ/OEMU/28/3/20 - The fragmentation of bombs, 12/41
Reference code
SZ/OEMU/28/3/20
Level of description
Item
Title
The fragmentation of bombs, 12/41
Date/s
1941
Quantity & Format
5 leaves
Corporate name
Great Britain. Ministry of Home Security.
Creator
Road Research Laboratory
Scope and content
ARP/308/NSB
R.C. 302
Refers to the fragmentation primarily of German bombs. Diagrams show the total mass of the fragments and the distribution of their total energy in various mass groups. Penetration curves are given and they assist in assessing the effectiveness of the fragmented bomb against any type of target. The data show that fragments of most frequent occurrence are very small, and weigh only about 1 mg., the groups of fragments have the greatest total amount of energy and are about 50-100 mg.. The estimated initial velocity of a 53 mg. fragment increase with the size of the bomb.
Report to the Ministry of Home Security.
R.C. 302
Refers to the fragmentation primarily of German bombs. Diagrams show the total mass of the fragments and the distribution of their total energy in various mass groups. Penetration curves are given and they assist in assessing the effectiveness of the fragmented bomb against any type of target. The data show that fragments of most frequent occurrence are very small, and weigh only about 1 mg., the groups of fragments have the greatest total amount of energy and are about 50-100 mg.. The estimated initial velocity of a 53 mg. fragment increase with the size of the bomb.
Report to the Ministry of Home Security.