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Table 2, Kelleher, John D.

Table 2. Maximum Range for Varying Fragment Weights for Metal, Plastic, and Explosives

 

Rmax (meters)

w=10kg

Rmax (meters)

w=0.1kg

Rmax (meters)

w=.001kg

(meters)

52r .858

Steel (r= 7.86)

1813

320

305

305

Aluminum (r= 2.7)

1822

139

122

122

Plastic (r= 0.8)

1991

62

43

43

Explosive (r=1.2)

1922

79

61

61

Explosive (r=1.0)

1952

71

52

52

Explosive (r=0.8)

1991

62

43

43

 

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