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Kinetic-energy projectile

US4353305A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1979
Grant dateOct 12, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 23, 1999

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new kinetic-energy projectile. The projectile of the invention comprises a piercing head consisting of: PA1 a head penetrating means PA1 a main penetrating means PA1 and a spacing means located between the head penetrating means and the main penetrating means. The projectile of the invention is used to pierce light, heavy and strongly sloping armor.

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