Ammunition and explosives – Projectiles – Composite
Patent
1984-03-01
1986-03-11
Tudor, Harold J.
Ammunition and explosives
Projectiles
Composite
102522, F42B 1316
Patent
active
045747032
ABSTRACT:
A high velocity ammunition sabot of brittle material which has sufficient strength to withstand the forces of being launched from a rifled gun barrel but which fragments almost immediately upon exit from the barrel due to centrifugal forces. A polyetherimide material is preferred, although materials of equivalent properties could be used.
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Burdick Bruce E.
Olin Corporation
Tudor Harold J.
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