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Penetrator impact into sand

Date: 19 August 2013
Copyright: Qinetiq and ESA

High-speed (310 m/s) penetrator impact into sand, seen in slow motion from two different angles.

The test was carried out at the rocket sled test facility at the Military of Defence Pendine site in Wales, United Kingdom on 16 July, 2013.
 

Last Update: 1 September 2019
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