Projectile capable of propelling a penetrator therefrom and method of using same
US6845718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/625
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A projectile includes a body, a penetrator disposed at least partially within the body for penetrating a target or barrier, and means for propelling the penetrator from the body. A method includes directing a projectile toward a target or barrier and propelling a penetrator from within a body of the projectile. An apparatus for propelling a penetrator from a projectile includes a high energy power source and means for guiding the penetrator from the projectile.
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