SZ/OEMU/47/12/10 - Calculations relating to the optimum fragment size for H.A.A. shell in barrage fire, December 1942

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/12/10

Level of description

Item

Title

Calculations relating to the optimum fragment size for H.A.A. shell in barrage fire, December 1942

Date/s

1942

Quantity & Format

4 leaves

Subject

Controlled fragmentation

Creator

Great Britain. Air Ministry. Air Warfare Analysis Section.

Scope and content

A.C. 3298

SD/FP. 65

A.W.A. Paper No. 40 Appendix C

Considers fuel tank risks, controlled and uncontrolled fragmentation, size of shell and height of attack, and the correction necessary for target air speed.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
    - SZ/OEMU/47/12 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Anti-aircraft shells]
      - SZ/OEMU/47/12/10 - Calculations relating to the optimum fragment size for H.A.A. shell in barrage fire, December 1942

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