Navy Pursuing Dial-a-Blast Bomb

MAP · 11-19-2008, 06:19 PM

Navy Pursuing Dial-a-Blast Bomb
The Navy wants a smarter bomb. Not just a bomb that can land within a few meters of the bull's eye — but a bomb that can do so, with just the right amount of blast.

On Monday, the Navy posted a request for information on possible concepts for "selectable output weapons." According to the description, this future weapon would have a variable blast radius, limiting the potential for civilian casualties, often referred to as "collateral damage."

"Current cylindrical steel-cased blast fragmentation warheads distribute fragmentation radially in all directions from the detonation point. Often, many fragments travel far beyond the intended target. These fragments can create collateral damage hazards," the Navy understates. And that can lead, alas, to "restricted rules of engagement."

read more here-> http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/1...ants-dial.html

Antaletriangle · 11-19-2008, 06:29 PM

If only they'd engage their endeavours and expertise in something more beneficial for humanity;it just wouldn't be cricket though would it?(sarcasm intended).

Part of the Merlin array,Jodrell bank,Cheshire.

11-19-2008, 06:19 PM	#1
MAP Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: click sing along with me =) ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn0bgdsCxXE Posts: 215	Navy Pursuing Dial-a-Blast Bomb Navy Pursuing Dial-a-Blast Bomb The Navy wants a smarter bomb. Not just a bomb that can land within a few meters of the bull's eye — but a bomb that can do so, with just the right amount of blast. On Monday, the Navy posted a request for information on possible concepts for "selectable output weapons." According to the description, this future weapon would have a variable blast radius, limiting the potential for civilian casualties, often referred to as "collateral damage." "Current cylindrical steel-cased blast fragmentation warheads distribute fragmentation radially in all directions from the detonation point. Often, many fragments travel far beyond the intended target. These fragments can create collateral damage hazards," the Navy understates. And that can lead, alas, to "restricted rules of engagement." read more here-> http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/1...ants-dial.html

11-19-2008, 06:29 PM	#2
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Re: Navy Pursuing Dial-a-Blast Bomb If only they'd engage their endeavours and expertise in something more beneficial for humanity;it just wouldn't be cricket though would it?(sarcasm intended). Part of the Merlin array,Jodrell bank,Cheshire.