Effect of External Magnetic Field Loaded at the Initial Period of Inertial Stretching Stage on the Stability of Shaped Charge Jet

In this paper, the effect of external magnetic field loaded at the initial period of inertial stretching stage on a jet produced by Ø56-mm shaped charge is evaluated through the depth-of-penetration (DOP) test method. Experimental results are compared with the results obtained under the field loaded at the later inertial stretching stage. A standoff of 650 mm is used in the experiments, in which the shaped charge jet can undergo formation, elongation, breakup, rotation, and drift. The initial energy is provided by a capacitor bank, which is loaded on the solenoid to generate a magnetic field used for coupling with the jet. The external magnetic field loaded at the initial period of inertial stretching stage can enhance the stability of the jet and increase its DOP. The penetration capability of the jet in the above-mentioned condition is increased by 77.4%.