Explosive ammunition with fragmenting structure

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2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Keith, Jack (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Shells

Shrapnel

Reexamination Certificate

active

06857372

ABSTRACT:
The object of the invention is an explosive ammunition (1) having a fragmenting structure comprising an explosive charge (3) configured in a splinter-generating shell (2).This ammunition is characterized by comprising a case (7) enclosing the shell (2) and containing means implementing a mechanical stress differential during ammunition ignition at the outer surface of the shell (2), where this differential enhances splinter generation and is distributed over a regular, 3D grid.

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