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Penetrator, use of a penetrator, projectile and cartridge ammunition

US12422233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH · DE

Inventors

Martin Berg · Poing, DE
Michael Gowin · Hermannsburg, DE
Christian Baumann · Sangerhausen, DE
Alfons Sackarndt · Suderburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2024
Grant date	Sep 23, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 23, 2044

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42B12/06
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a penetrator for a projectile, in particular a sub-caliber kinetic energy projectile, wherein the penetrator has a terminal-ballistic body for attacking an armored target, wherein a hole is formed in the body, which extends along or parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the body entirely or along a predominant portion of the length of the body, wherein at least one exactly fitting insert part is introduced into the hole, which has a through-opening extending along or parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the insert part for guiding through an electrical or electronic line.

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