Short range tubular projectile
US4827847A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spinning tubular projectile (STUP) is subcalibre to reduce both retard and the gyroscopic stability. The total effect is to reduce crosswind sensitivity and to obtain a better ballistic match with an armour piercing fin stabilized, discarding sabot (APFSDS) round. To reduce the range to that desired for a limited range practice round, the STUP is equipped with spin-damping fins on its surface near the projectile center of gravity.
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