RESEARCH PECULIARIRIES OF WARHEAD FUSES FOR “KAMIKAZE” TYPE UAVs

Abstract

To defeat surface targets "kamikaze" type UAVs with computer-integrated warheads are used. After preliminary target designation or finding it independently, “kamikaze” type UAV can destroy it, diving on the target as guided ammunition. Defeat characteristics of built-in warhead mainly depend on warhead itself and its fuse.
 The results of the combat mission of a UAV type "kamikaze" to hit typical targets are directly affected by the characteristics of the integrated warhead. The characteristics of destructive effect of the integrated warhead mainly depend on its type and explosive device.
 To simplify fuse„s characteristics proving process there is sense to divide them on groups, depending on method of their obtainment.
 To evaluate common parameters, concerning raw material use, components, proving of technical and economic requirements, correspondence to standardization and unification requirements, ergonomic and esthetic requirements is better to use existing standards and procedures for warhead and fuse evaluation. Laboratory tests prove mainly climatic and mechanical factors resistance. Proving of warhead and fuse effectiveness should be executed on fire range on final stage of "kamikaze" UAV test.
 Reliable evaluation results and characteristics are possible after investigation with special laboratory and fire range infrastructure.
 At present, the problematic issues of research of integrated warheads explosive devices are the determination of devices expiration service terms and their effectiveness when using UAVs of the "kamikaze" type under utmost permissible operation conditions etc.
 “Kamikaze” UAV warhead fuse directly influences on target damage level and should be developed and tested under exacting requirements. Therefore, reliable fuse characteristics, reached during investigation (including fire range test) define whole “kamikaze” UAV effectiveness of operational use.