Formation of an Explosively Formed Penetrator Warhead Using a Step-Shaped Charge

In this study, the formation mechanism of an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) with tail fins was analyzed. Through static denotation and dynamic flight tests, the feasibility of using a step-shaped liner during the formation of an EFP with tail fins was verified. The influences of the step depth,...

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Main Authors: Weizhan Wang, Zhigang Chen, Baoliang Yang, Tong Jing, Fangao Meng, Taiyong Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Shock and Vibration
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9694576
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Zhigang Chen
Baoliang Yang
Tong Jing
Fangao Meng
Taiyong Zhao
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description In this study, the formation mechanism of an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) with tail fins was analyzed. Through static denotation and dynamic flight tests, the feasibility of using a step-shaped liner during the formation of an EFP with tail fins was verified. The influences of the step depth, h, and the step angle, Φ, on the flight stability were then explored. Based on the consistency between the numerical simulation and experimental results, the influences of the step-shaped liner’s spherical arc radius, number of steps, and wall thickness on the formation and flight stability of an EFP with tail fins were further studied. The results showed that a T2 copper step-shaped liner performed better than a H90 brass liner. Compared with a hemispherical liner with an equal wall thickness, the step-shaped liners resulted in EFPs with initial angular velocities and relatively better flight stability. Moreover, a greater initial angular velocity led to a higher EFP landing accuracy.
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spelling doaj-art-e98adf9e4b09472a8ec6bf210bba2f9f2025-08-20T03:21:10ZengWileyShock and Vibration1875-92032022-01-01202210.1155/2022/9694576Formation of an Explosively Formed Penetrator Warhead Using a Step-Shaped ChargeWeizhan Wang0Zhigang Chen1Baoliang Yang2Tong Jing3Fangao Meng4Taiyong Zhao5National Defense Key Discipline Laboratory of Underground Target Damage TechnologyNational Defense Key Discipline Laboratory of Underground Target Damage TechnologyXi’an Modern Control Technology InstituteXi’an Modern Control Technology InstituteShandong North Binhai Machinery Co.ZiBoNational Defense Key Discipline Laboratory of Underground Target Damage TechnologyIn this study, the formation mechanism of an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) with tail fins was analyzed. Through static denotation and dynamic flight tests, the feasibility of using a step-shaped liner during the formation of an EFP with tail fins was verified. The influences of the step depth, h, and the step angle, Φ, on the flight stability were then explored. Based on the consistency between the numerical simulation and experimental results, the influences of the step-shaped liner’s spherical arc radius, number of steps, and wall thickness on the formation and flight stability of an EFP with tail fins were further studied. The results showed that a T2 copper step-shaped liner performed better than a H90 brass liner. Compared with a hemispherical liner with an equal wall thickness, the step-shaped liners resulted in EFPs with initial angular velocities and relatively better flight stability. Moreover, a greater initial angular velocity led to a higher EFP landing accuracy.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9694576
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