L-152 155mm HE Artillery Shells, IM State-of-the-Art

February 2009
Dr Pierre-François Péron (Warhead Technology)

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This report presents a state of the art of IM achievements for 155 mm shells. It is focused on in-service/advanced development shells with significant IM improvements as well as R&D studies. The first section of this document details the IM signature of the different 155 mm shells. Available information on explosive compositions and venting devices used to improve the IM signature are also presented.