Earth penetrator

Details Earth penetrator Earth penetrator

1984-12-31

1987-01-20

Jordan, Charles T.

Ammunition and explosives

Nonrecocheting projectile

102293, 102382, F42B 2520

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046373136

ABSTRACT:
A terra-finned earth penetrator having a plurality of axially symmetric fins adapted to rotate in a downward direction in response to off-axis inertial reactive forces generated on impact with earth. The penetrator thereby executes a tuck maneuver within the earth surface thereby avoiding ricochet, broaching or upward turning found in low level weapon delivery systems.

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