40 mm extended range high performance projectile with rocket and guidance navigation control capability and decoupling device
US9746295B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B30/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extended range, enhanced lethality 40 mm ammunition round. The round features controlled guidance and camera front end, which can be fired as fin stabilized with no appreciable spin, from an M320 grenade launcher. The round has a launching sleeve with an oversized propellant cup, to essentially double or triple conventional range, with sharp accuracy provided by the guidance system.
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