Adjustable range munition
US8618455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/48
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable range munition has at least one gas vent that is selectively variable to affect the amount of force that is directed onto the projectile upon actuation of the propellant section, thereby to control the range of the munition.
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