Analysis on damage of anti-ship missile warhead under close explosion

Abstract

[Objectives]In terms of short-range anti-missile small-caliber guns, the explosive power field of an anti-ship missile warhead and its damage to large-scale surface ships has always been a concern. [Methods] Based on the theoretical analysis and crushing test of the projectile, a model of the explosive power field of the Harpoon anti-ship missile warhead is established. Considering the relative position, velocity and flight attitude of the missile, a damage bearing model is established. Through an analysis of the vulnerability of typical ships, an equivalent target model for large surface ships is obtained. [Results] Based on the calculation and analysis, the damage threat distances of explosion shockwaves and fragments are obtained for warship structures, shipboard fixed wing aircraft, warship surface equipment and crew. [Conclusions] The established model and calculation method can realize the quantitative analysis of the threat of Harpoon anti-ship missile close-range explosion damage, Providing a basis and technical support for related research.

Keywords

• anti-ship missile warhead
• close burst
• damage
• threat distance