Long rod penetrator

Details Long rod penetrator Long rod penetrator

1988-04-01

1994-01-04

Tudor, Harold J.

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

102517, F42B 1204

Patent

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052751090

ABSTRACT:
A kinetic energy long rod penetrator is formed from a high density metal ing axially aligned elongated cavities uniformly spaced and extending longitudinally through the penetrator. These cavities allow for a long rod penetrator which is longer than previous long rod penetrators of comparable mass and material as well as a penetrator that is resistant to breakage.

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