Patent · US Active

Projectile with selectable angle of attack

US11231259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS AB · SE

Inventors

Christer Thuman · Karlskoga, SE
Thomas Pettersson · Bergsjö, SE
Mats Larsson · Kalmar, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 27, 2018
Grant date	Jan 25, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 5, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42B12/10
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A projectile with selectable angle of attack for increased impact on a target includes an active charge and controllable initiation device for initiation of the active charge, wherein the projectile also includes at least one side-acting impulse motor for tilting the projectile relative to its trajectory from a substantially vertical position, in which the front face of the projectile is directed toward the target, into a more horizontal position, in which the outer surface of the projectile is directed toward the target.

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