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Mine defeat system and pyrotechnic dart for same

US8485099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2009
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C15/24
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target.

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