Influence of wave shaper position on jet formation and penetration depth

The article presents the influence of the wave shaper position on the jet formation and penetration depth of a shaped charge, which uses the liner of the PG-7VM warhead by numerical method and experimental method. The results show that, when moving the plexiglass wave shaper position towards the liner apex, the jet tip velocity and the jet velocity gradient increase. In addition, the results of the study also pointed out the existence of the wave shaper position at which the penetration depth is greatest. They indicate a match between the simulation and experimental results. The differences between simulated and experimental penetration depth are less than 15%. The results of the study are the basis for the evaluation of the influence of the wave shaper position on the liner collapse and the reasonable use of the wave shaper in the structure of the shaped charge. © 2020, University of Defence. All rights reserved.