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Lead-free projectile

US7765934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

RUAG Ammotec GmbH · DE

Inventors

Peter Spatz · Davos, CH
Hans Baumgartner · Viersen, DE
Fritz Schaer · Thun, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2006
Grant date	Aug 3, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 9, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42B12/78
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A small-bore projectile comprises a ductile outer jacket, a hard core, and a hollow jacket core. Kinetic energy of the projectile is substantially transmitted to the hard core when a target is hit such that said hard core penetrates the target. The outer jacket is supported by the jacket core that is located on the inside and mushrooms up into a deformed state upon impact without fragmenting. The projectile has good flying behavior and great final ballistic performance and can be produced in an entirely lead-free manner.

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