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The '''Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition''' ('''MAHEM''') is a weapon being developed by [[DARPA]] that would utilize molten metal to penetrate enemy [[vehicle armour|armor]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Christensen |first=Bill |url=http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/080428-technov-clarke-mahem.html |title=DARPA Works to Perfect Self-Forging, High-Velocity 'Spears' |work=[[Space.com]] |date=2008-04-29|accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> The molten metal would be propelled by [[electromagnetic fields]] from [[explosions]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Hambling |first=David |url=http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/2008/04/science-fiction-inspires-darpa-weapon.html |title=Science fiction inspires DARPA weapon |work=[[New Scientist]] [[blogs]]|date=2008-04-22|accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> The munition would be delivered to a target as a [[warhead]] "packaged into a missile, projectile or other platform." DARPA predicts the weapon will have greater efficiency, control, and precision than conventional [[explosively formed penetrators]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Waller |first=Stephen |url=http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/Magneto_Hydrodynamic_Explosive_Munition_(MAHEM).aspx |title=MAHEM Project Site |work=[[DARPA]]|accessdate=2013-01-06}}</ref> |
The '''Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition''' ('''MAHEM''') is a weapon being developed by [[DARPA]] that would utilize molten metal to penetrate enemy [[vehicle armour|armor]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Christensen |first=Bill |url=http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/080428-technov-clarke-mahem.html |title=DARPA Works to Perfect Self-Forging, High-Velocity 'Spears' |work=[[Space.com]] |date=2008-04-29|accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> The molten metal would be propelled by [[electromagnetic fields]] from [[explosions]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Hambling |first=David |url=http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/2008/04/science-fiction-inspires-darpa-weapon.html |title=Science fiction inspires DARPA weapon |work=[[New Scientist]] [[blogs]]|date=2008-04-22|accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> The munition would be delivered to a target as a [[warhead]] "packaged into a missile, projectile or other platform." DARPA predicts the weapon will have greater efficiency, control, and precision than conventional [[explosively formed penetrators]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Waller |first=Stephen |url=http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/Magneto_Hydrodynamic_Explosive_Munition_(MAHEM).aspx |title=MAHEM Project Site |work=[[DARPA]]|accessdate=2013-01-06}}</ref> |
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It is now being tested by the United States Marine Corps, the project is headed by weapons designing company Bailey Defense Industries and over seen by Sergeant Major Chuck "Motivator" Craig, Colonel Paul Riggston, and and Lance General I Will HUNT you Howard. |
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It is now in use by the United States Marine Corps. |
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The Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition (MAHEM) is a weapon being developed by DARPA that would utilize molten metal to penetrate enemy armor.[1] The molten metal would be propelled by electromagnetic fields from explosions.[2] The munition would be delivered to a target as a warhead "packaged into a missile, projectile or other platform." DARPA predicts the weapon will have greater efficiency, control, and precision than conventional explosively formed penetrators.[3]
It is now being tested by the United States Marine Corps, the project is headed by weapons designing company Bailey Defense Industries and over seen by Sergeant Major Chuck "Motivator" Craig, Colonel Paul Riggston, and and Lance General I Will HUNT you Howard.
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