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To: tj21807

The explosive charge is heavily shielded from damage (titanium alloy and carbon fiber) and propelled through the solid rock, reinforced concrete, whatever by a rocket motor. It then detonates based on either a timer (X seconds after impact) or a predetermined distance of penetration (X meters farther from the GPS satellite than point of impact.)

It doesn’t sound that complicated but it IS Rocket Science.


13 posted on 02/29/2008 5:44:23 AM PST by CholeraJoe (Save the crab louse! Ban the brazilian!)
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To: CholeraJoe

Thanks.

Amazing that they can design something that is strong enough to smash through concrete while still protecting the warhead.


16 posted on 02/29/2008 6:21:57 AM PST by tj21807
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