Patent · US Expired

Missile having explosive charges with projectile forming coverings

US4306502A · kind A · utility

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7References

9Claims

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Assignee

Rheinmetall GmbH · DE

Inventors

Rudolf Romer · Kaarst, DE
Hendrik Lips · Goldkronach, DE
Hans Orth · Düsseldorf, DE
Benjamin Furch · Unterlüß, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 16, 1979
Grant date	Dec 22, 1981
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 1999

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42B12/14
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A load-carrying missile adapted for firing from barrel weapons and having a plurality of explosive charges disposed thereon with a plurality of projectile forming coverings distributed over the periphery of the missile and directed substantially perpendicular to the axis of the missile. The missile is provided with a parachute which is connected to the casing of the missile and which causes a directional braked descent of the missile in the target area.

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