Air Weapons: May 21, 2002

Archives

Israel's recent helicopter operations in the West Bank have revealed a need for a new warhead on their helicopter launched anti-tank missiles (TOW and NT-D fired from AH-1s and Hellfires fired from AH-64s). The anti-tank warheads don't do enough damage to insure that all enemy troops in a room will be killed. A new warhead, optimized to produce blast and fragments is needed. The anti-tank warheads use a shaped charge that creates some blast and fragments, but mainly produces a narrow jet of hot plasma for penetrating armor. 

X

ad

Help Keep StrategyPage Open

First came Facebook, then came Twitter, and finally, AI has arrived. They have all caused a decline in our business, but AI may be the deadliest innovation. We are currently in survival mode. Our writers and staff receive no payment in some months, and even when they do, it is below the minimum wage for their efforts. You can support us with your donations or subscriptions. Please help us keep our doors open.

Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.

Subscribe   Donate   Close