Armor-piercing incendiary projectile

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1966-12-19

1978-09-12

Tudor, Harold

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

F42B 1114

Patent

active

041128460

ABSTRACT:
There is provided an improved armor-piercing incendiary projectile having within the nosepiece thereof an incendiary comprising a matrix of a first metal selected from the group consisting of zirconium, titanium, thorium, hafnium, uranium, and mixtures thereof; and an intermetallic compound formed between the matrix and a second metal selected from the group consisting of tin, lead, and mixtures thereof. Upon impact with armor, the incendiary burns at temperatures heretofore unattainable, as well as providing cushioning and lubrication for the penetrator.

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