Drag stabilized low lethality impact munitions and methods
US7958828B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drag stabilized low lethality impact munition includes a sub-munition packaged in shell case. The sub-munition includes a main body having a trailing feature that is folded to extend at least partway around at least one of the sides of the main body toward the top of the main body. After folding, the sub-munition is inserted into the shell case, bottom first, while maintaining at least a portion of the trailing feature along at least one of the sides of the main body.
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