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Telescoped ammunition with dual split cartridge case

US4604954A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 1984
Grant dateAug 12, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B5/045
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A telescoped ammunition round has a projectile positioned in the axial cavity of a propellant charge. A generally tubular casing surrounding the propellant charge has two longitudinal splits dividing the casing into two substantially identical halves which can separate during firing and sustain the pressure created by the propellant charge without deforming. An end cap assembly couples adjacent ends of the halves of the tubular casing to each other.

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