an explosive that has been expertly crafted and placed in such a manner to achieve maximum damage to the target
an explosive that is shaped so that its explosvie force is directed in a specific direction
a specially configurated explosive device which essentially produces a focused explosion--that is, an explosion that mostly aims in one direction instead of going in all directions like a stick of dynamite
a small container of high explosive that is loaded into a perforating gun. The charge releases a small, high-velocity stream (jet) of particles that penetrate the casing, cement, and formation.
an explosive charge, the energy of which is focused in one direction
Shaped charges concentrate the energy of an explosion released on a small area, making a tubular or linear fracture in the target. Shaped charges are effective against many targets especially those made from concrete or those with armor plating.
A shaped charge is an explosive charge shaped to focus the effect of the explosive's energy. Various types are used to cut and form metal, initiate nuclear weapons, and penetrate armour. A typical modern lined shaped charge can penetrate armour steel to a depth of 7 or more times the diameter of the charge's cone (cone diameters, CD), though greater depths of 10 CD and above are now feasible.
