Investigation of Factors Affecting the Shaped Charge Performance

Abstract

An analytical model has been developed to investigate the shaped charge phenomena. In this paper, the analytical model is only used to predict the influence of each shaped charge factor on jet penetration process through a metallic target. The main factors are: (i) liner thickness, (ii) liner material, (iii) cone angle, (iv) type of explosive, and (v) stand-off distance between the charge base and target surface.