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Journal of Battlefield Technology, Volume 6 Number 2

Joanna Szmelter and Jia-Shyang Yeo

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to develop a new method to estimate the natural fragmentation of axis symmetrical warheads. The method is able to predict the projection of fragments at various projection angles, including the fragmentation velocities, types and sizes. It is fairly close to Mott’s fragmentation predictions for cylinders, and to trial data for 105-mm and 81-mm shells. The model captures essential characteristics of natural fragmentation.

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