SZ/OEMU/47/10/24 - Controlled and directional fragmentation IX. Application of domed head to 6 in. naval shell. Space and weight distribution of fragments collected in strawboard targets III. Effect of composite charge, October 1943

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/10/24

Level of description

Item

Title

Controlled and directional fragmentation IX. Application of domed head to 6 in. naval shell. Space and weight distribution of fragments collected in strawboard targets III. Effect of composite charge, October 1943

Date/s

1943

Quantity & Format

4 leaves

Subject

TNT (chemical)
Splinters -- Speed
Strawboard -- Penetration tests

Creator

Titman, H.

Scope and content

The composite charge produced smaller fragments and a greater number of "useful fragments" than the TNT produced. Fragment velocity was also higher than those produced by TNT.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
    - SZ/OEMU/47/10 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Shells I]
      - SZ/OEMU/47/10/24 - Controlled and directional fragmentation IX. Application of domed head to 6 in. naval shell. Space and weight distribution of fragments collected in strawboard targets III. Effect of composite charge, October 1943

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