Kinetic fireball incendiary munition
US9423224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/58
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kinetic fireball incendiary munition is provided having an outer shell or bomb casing, one or more incendiary sub munitions therein, and an igniter therefore. Each of the submunitions includes an incendiary portion, at least one rocket motor that propels the submunition inside of a target volume, and an oxidizer for the incendiary portion and rocket motor. The submunitions liberate sufficient heat to produce elevated temperatures inside of a target structure to thermalize the contents thereof without creating a substantial overpressure or explosive effect.
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