Ceramic munitions projectile

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1988-08-31

1990-07-10

Tudor, Harold J.

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

102444, 102506, 102529, 501103, 501104, 501128, F42B 800

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049399969

ABSTRACT:
A ceramic munitions projectile, particularly useful for practice or target munitions is provided. The projectile has a tensile strength greater than about 250 MPa, a critical stress intensity factor greater than about 6 MPam.sup.1/2, and a Weibull modulus greater than about 10. Preferably the projectile is frangible.

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