Patent · US Expired

Warhead, penetrating nose shape

US3992998A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1975
Grant dateNov 23, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/204
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The forward end of a warhead casing is structured to improve warhead penetion characteristics. The forward wall of the warhead casing is configured with thicker peripheral portions tapering to a thinner central portion and the warhead explosive is separated from the forward wall by a shock pad.

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