Ordnance – Accelerating
Patent
1989-08-21
1993-02-23
Bentley, Stephen C.
Ordnance
Accelerating
124 3, F41B 600
Patent
active
051892448
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for imparting a spin to a projectile fired from a railgun. A projectile which is rotatable within the barrel of the railgun, and which includes a conductive element, is caused to pass through a magnetic field, causing the projectile to rotate. Preferably, the magnetic field will be established by a solenoidal magnet which is coaxial with the path of the projectile.
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Bentley Stephen C.
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
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