Enhanced light weight armor system with reactive properties

Details Enhanced light weight armor system with reactive properties Enhanced light weight armor system with reactive properties

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Shields

Shape or composition

C089S036010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322267

ABSTRACT:
A light-weight armor system for retrofitting onto light vehicles, such as HMMWVs, trucks, or helicopters, or incorporating into a vehicle to protect against HEAT or high explosive warheads. The armor system comprises multiple layers of a thin metal film. The front side of the thin metal sheet facing away from the vehicle is coated with a layer of zirconium nanoparticles and imprinted with a network of hollow packets filled with water and sealed. The back side of the thin metal sheet is coated with a layer of potassium bicarbonate powder. The multiple layers of metal film are imbedded in a matrix of composite foam to form a honeycomb structure that can be retrofitted onto light vehicles or used in new designs.

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