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Subject: Shaped Charge
Jersey Devil    9/29/2004 9:37:56 PM
What is a "shaped charge" in terms of 16 inch gun projectiles?
 
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Knight    RE:Shaped Charge   11/23/2004 11:53:47 AM
A shaped charge has a hollow, usually cone-shaped void on one side, often lined with copper or other metal. It is used to explosively penetrate hard targets: armor, concrete, etc. Some combat engineer applications are used to explosively cut through structures such as bridge supports. I know of no very large caliber shaped charge applications, such as 16 inch projectiles. I would think the kinetic energy alone would do a fine job.
 
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