Ammunition and explosives – Projectiles – Composite
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Projectiles
Composite
C102S439000, C244S003230, C244S003240
Reexamination Certificate
active
06854394
ABSTRACT:
Tracer visibility of APFSDS projectiles can be enhanced through a combination of increased steady state spin rate, reduced muzzle obscuration, and optimized airflow over the stabilizing fin geometry of the sub-projectile. The preferred means to increase steady state spin rates of the sub-projectile is to incline or deflect the fin blade tip portion, creating a larger, hotter burning, tracer plume.
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Cohen Alan N.
Conway Dennis J.
Dillard Donald E.
Doris Thomas
Fleming Gary C.
Bergin James S.
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc.
Hunton & Williams LLP
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