Kinetic energy projectile with pyrotechnic payload
US5097766A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S102/703
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A long rod penetrator projectile comprises an elongated main penetrator body, a stabilizing fin assembly attached to the rear of the main body, and a perforated canister carried within the fin assembly. A pyrotechnic material such as pyronol is contained within the canister. The pyronol ignites during impact. The burning pyrotechnic material spews forth through the perforations in the canister to provide improved after armor effects.
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