Artillery charge with laser ignition

Details Artillery charge with laser ignition Artillery charge with laser ignition

2006-10-10

2009-06-16

Bergin, James S (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

Laser or light initiated

C102S202000, C102S275110, C102S470000, C102S471000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07546804

ABSTRACT:
An artillery charge includes a generally cylindrical body with a hollow core; propellant disposed in the body and first energetic material disposed in the hollow core; and a seal disposed over one end of the hollow core, the seal including second energetic material disposed therein. A laser igniter ignites the second energetic material in the seal, thereby providing more reliable ignition of the first energetic material and the propellant. The artillery charge reliably ignites using a lower powered laser than known charges.

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