Ammunition and explosives – Projectiles – Composite
Patent
1987-03-02
1987-12-01
Tudor, Harold J.
Ammunition and explosives
Projectiles
Composite
102511, F42B 1114
Patent
active
H00003824
ABSTRACT:
An improved penetrator rod for a kinetic energy projectile is disclosed. edded as a central core within said penetrator rod is a lubricating rod, comprising metal alloys such as tin zinc, aluminum, or lead, which will continue to follow as it erodes upon penetration despite the heat and pressures of impact to an armor target. A new, lubricating, front end surface constantly re-appears as the front end of the penetrator erodes upon impact.
Jones Peter N.
Keown William P.
Card, Jr. Harold H.
Lane Anthony T.
Sachs Michael C.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Tudor Harold J.
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