File:SDIO KEW Lexan projectile.jpg

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During a test of the effects of Kinetic Energy Weapons (KEW) at the General Motors-Delco test facility, a seven gram Lexan projectile was fired from a light gas gun at a velocity of 23,000 feet per second (≈7000 m/s) at this cast aluminium block. The KEW technologies are part of the Strategic Defense Initiative research program to determine the feasibility of implementing a multi-layered defense against ballistic missiles.
Location: SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA (CA) US

Date

Shot: 1 Jan 1985

Source

ID:DDSC8513609

Author

Camera Operator: R. D. WARD
Service Depicted: Other Service

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