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Base drag reduction fairing

US7997205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2009
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/13
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A projectile may include a base drag reduction fairing preform adapted to be plastically deformed into a base drag reduction fairing after the projectile is launched from a gun barrel.

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