Warheads and Damage Prediction Flashcards
Name the five main categories of warheads.
Blast, Fragmentation, Continuous-Rod, Shaped Charge, and Underwater Warheads.
How does a shaped charge warhead function?
It directs explosive energy into a focused jet, penetrating armor or hardened targets.
What phenomenon occurs when an underwater explosion generates a cavity in water?
The gas cavity expands and collapses due to hydrostatic pressure, generating multiple pressure waves.
What is the Mach Stem Effect?
It occurs when blast waves reflect off the ground, creating constructive interference and increasing destructive power.
What does Circular Error Probable (CEP) measure?
The radius around an aim point where there is a 50% probability that the weapon will impact.
What is the advantage of incapacitating a target rather than destroying it?
It can reduce enemy effectiveness while conserving resources and limiting collateral damage.
