Design of Range-Enhanced Projectile (REP)

PhD student Zoran Jelic

One of the ongoing projects within the Centre for Defence Engineering is on the design of an innovative free fragmenting projectile concept that offers a significantly enhanced range, with lethality and accuracy comparable to some of the contemporary designs at a fraction of their cost. The concept will bridge the range gap between 39 and 52 calibre systems. A novel solid rocket motor propellant configuration (composite propellant with heat-conducting wires for burning rate augmentation), coupled with optimised composite propellant base-bleed unit and streamlined ogive should result in a range beyond 40 km from 39 calibre systems and 51 km from 52 calibre systems.