Accession Number : ADA395913

Title :   Kinetic Energy Penetrator Long Term Strategy Study

Descriptive Note : Final rept.

Corporate Author : ARMY ARMAMENT MUNITIONS AND CHEMICAL COMMAND ROCK ISLAND IL

Personal Author(s) : Daneal, Michael E.

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Report Date : 24 JUL 1990

Pagination or Media Count : 147

Abstract : To address the perceived increasing burdens associated with use of depleted uranium (DU) as a kinetic energy (KE) penetrator material, the ANCCON Task Group examined use of alternate materials, and considered the impacts of this in four broad areas: performance; the industrial base; environmental and health factors; and life cycle costs. Application of DU and tungsten alloy (WA) materials to the penetrators for three future weapon systems which will be fielded in the 1995 - 2000 timeframe was considered. These systems are: the Advanced Tank Cannon System (ATAC); Combat Vehicle Armament Technology (CONVAT) Program; and the Kinetic Energy Nissile (KEN). The overall objective was to provide data and recommendations which could be utilized by the Government in developing a long term strategy for KE penetrator material selection, and which could also be utilized in addressing related near term problems. This report provides the unclassified and non-proprietary findings of the study, and is intended for distribution to Department of Defense (DOD) contractors with interests in KE penetrator design and manufacture.

Descriptors :   *KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, STRATEGY, WEAPON SYSTEMS, PENETRATION, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, DEPLETED URANIUM, TUNGSTEN ALLOYS.

Subject Categories : AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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