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Design and Testing of an Unguided Rocket with Thermobaric Warhead for Multiple Launcher System Cover

Design and Testing of an Unguided Rocket with Thermobaric Warhead for Multiple Launcher System

Open Access
|Jul 2017

Abstract

This paper presents the development, testing and evaluation of a new unguided rocket equipped with a thermobaric warhead. The aim of the research was to design the ammunition to be integrated with an existing multiple launch rocket system. This condition introduced limitations of dimensions, mass and mass distribution. The experimental work consisted also in optimisation of the thermobaric composition and configuration. The resulting ammunition was tested for determination of effective range and precision. The destructive effect was evaluated by live firing against non-armoured vehicles and masonry light structures.

Language: English
Page range: 188 - 198
Published on: Jul 22, 2017
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

© 2017 Ovidiu Iorga, Octavian Orban, Liviu Matache, Cristiana Epure, published by Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
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