Launching mechanism for subcalibre projectile
US4408538A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B14/064
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Launching mechanism for fine stabilized subcalibre projectile fired from a gun barrel having a smooth or rifled bore. The mechanism comprises a sabot equipped with fork joints in which are articulated a set of jaws having means for articulation in rotation, bearing means in the gun barrel, means for holding the projectile constituted by bosses and spacers, locking means for the jaws and optionally aerodynamic means for unfolding the jaws. The invention is applicable more particularly to projectiles for piercing armour plating.
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