Sabot for sub-calibre projectiles
US7152533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B14/068
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sabot for a projectile comprising at least two segments intended to surround and drive a sub-caliber penetrator, such sabot comprising a calibered thrust plate, wherein said sabot incorporates a body made of a light material, said body having at least one longitudinal insert made of a material having high mechanical properties, said insert having indentations cooperating with an external profile of said penetrator to allow it to be driven, said indentations extending those of said sabot body and which thus also cooperate with the external profile of said penetrator.
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