Effectiveness of Alumina Armor Plate against High Velocity Projectiles.

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Abstract:

The thickness of alumina armor plate is determined which will stop a 10 gram steel projectile traveling at 2.1 kmsec and 3.0 kmsec. Author

Author(s):
Hord, B. L.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV LIVERMORE LAWRENCE LIVERMORE LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA038357
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
UCID-17202, AFWL-TR-77-501
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W-7405-eng-48
Monitor Series:
TR-77-501
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*TERMINAL BALLISTICS, *SABOT PROJECTILES, *ARMOR PLATE, THICKNESS, HIGH VELOCITY, IMPACT TESTS, PENETRATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives, Ballistics
Report Date:
1977 Feb 01