Michael_Edelman%Wayne-MTS@um.cc.umich.edu (04/11/90)
From: Michael_Edelman%Wayne-MTS@um.cc.umich.edu
With regard to an inquiry on the effectiveness of reactive armor against
DU/KE projectiles, I have been informed that reactive armor is effective
in disrupting such projectiles *unless* they strike armor surface-normal,
i.e., exactly perpendicular to the surface. Reactive armor is mainly of
use in disrupting the flame from a shaped-chage type of warhead. I have
read that there are some new developments in HEAT projectiles involving
two chages: One to expend the reactive armor charge and the second to actually
burn through the armor. Perhaps the next step is a hybrid HEAT/KE round?
The battle between armorers and projectile maker continues...
--mike
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