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A modular boosted penetrator (BPEN) is disclosed that includes a penetrating warhead in tandem with a booster motor. The modular BPEN can also include suitable guidance and control systems. The configuration of the modular BPEN is such that it can function as either a direct strike weapon, or as a l

A modular boosted penetrator (BPEN) is disclosed that includes a penetrating warhead in tandem with a booster motor. The modular BPEN can also include suitable guidance and control systems. The configuration of the modular BPEN is such that it can function as either a direct strike weapon, or as a launchable submunition, without substantial modification.

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1. A warhead assembly comprising:a penetrating warhead comprising a symmetric nose, and a hollow interior configured to carry a payload material extending from a rear end of the warhead to substantially the nose, the penetrating warhead having a weight of approximately 500-650 lbs; a booster mounted

1. A warhead assembly comprising:a penetrating warhead comprising a symmetric nose, and a hollow interior configured to carry a payload material extending from a rear end of the warhead to substantially the nose, the penetrating warhead having a weight of approximately 500-650 lbs; a booster mounted in tandem with said warhead, said booster configured to drive the warhead into a target at a velocity of 2,000 ft./sec., or greater; a plurality of collapsable vanes configured to lie close to the booster in a first position, and be expandable from the first position to a second expanded position; a guidance system for guiding said penetrating warhead toward a target object; and a control system for steering said penetrating warhead; wherein said penetrating warhead, said booster, said guidance system, and said control system being configured such that said warhead assembly can function as a direct-launch weapon and as a launchable submunition, without substantial modification.