Armor penetrating projectile
US5728968A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S102/703
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An armor penetrator projectile is disclosed that has an elongated rod penetrator core. The core has a central bore therein extending from a rear portion to a front end portion of the core. The front end portion is preferably conically shaped for impact with an armor plate. A self igniting pyrotechnic material such as thermite is packed within the rear portion and in the bore. The thermite is ignited by the frictional heat and pressure generated during projectile impact with a target armor plate. The ignited thermite ejects a molten jet of material through the bore and forwardly out through the impacting front end thus further melting the armor plate about the point of impact and enhancing the behind armor destructive effects of the projectile.
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