SZ/OEMU/47/12/13 - Note on the damage effect of shell fragments against self sealing tanks, June 1943

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/12/13

Level of description

Item

Title

Note on the damage effect of shell fragments against self sealing tanks, June 1943

Date/s

1943

Quantity & Format

6 leaves

Subject

Fuel tanks
Splinters -- Speed

Creator

Bird, F. W. R.

Scope and content

A.C. 4454

SD/FP. 126

R.A.E. Technical Note S.M.E. 156

"The object of the trials was to determine the minimum velocities at which shell fragments, of various weights, will defeat self-sealing tanks of typical construction." Describes the fragments used and the methods of firing, and details the results.

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/47/12/13 - Note on the damage effect of shell fragments against self sealing tanks, June 1943

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