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title: MAHEM Molten Metal Penetrator
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/aegis/mahem-molten-metal-penetrator"
hub: aegis
summary: Explosively accelerated molten metal projectile for armor penetration
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# MAHEM Molten Metal Penetrator

Explosively accelerated molten metal projectile for armor penetration
- Technology Readiness Level: 4/9
- Impact: 4/5
- Investment: 3/5
MAHEM (Magneto-Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition) uses explosively pumped flux compression to form and accelerate molten metal penetrators. Research and development. Applications: anti-armor. Alternative to self-forging explosives.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/aegis/mahem-molten-metal-penetrator)