Kinetic energy penetrator
US6662726B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A subcaliber kinetic energy penetrator has first and second portions formed of dense material and secured to each other. The first portion, located ahead of the second portion preferably represents between 9% and 15% of the penetrator mass and a similar percentage of the combined lengths of the two portions. The first portion is formed of a material effective to produce a relatively large hole in an explosive reactive armor faceplate. The second portion is preferably formed from material selected to best perforate basal armor.
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