destruction radius

destruction radius

In mine warfare, the maximum distance from an exploding charge of stated size and type at which a mine will be destroyed by sympathetic detonation of the main charge, with a stated probability of destruction, regardless of orientation.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Explosive weapons might affect a wide area because of the large destruction radius of the munition used, the inaccuracy of the delivery system and/or the delivery of multiple munitions over a wide area.
Explosive weapons in populated areas
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