Flechette packing assembly

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2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Behrend, Harvey E. (Department: 3644)

Ammunition and explosives

Shells

Shrapnel

C102S703000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07007608

ABSTRACT:
A flechette packing assembly utilizing a flechette projectile having its aerodynamic stabilization elements within the body mass and below the body surface with a packing orientation of a 90-degree right angle to the intended axis of projection. The packing assembly of the described flechettes are placed within a shell body for discharge from a gun system, rocket warhead, or cluster bomblet. The flechette packing assembly orientation allows acceleration to any velocity without distortion or deformation of the flechette projectiles.

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