Ammunition and explosives – Projectiles – Composite
Patent
1994-05-13
1995-05-16
Tudor, Harold J.
Ammunition and explosives
Projectiles
Composite
102511, 102532, F42B 1406
Patent
active
054151023
ABSTRACT:
A sabot comprising a substantially cylindrical body having an outside diameter, a receiving end, and a loading end located opposite the receiving end. The outside diameter is complementary to the inside diameter of the rifled bore in which the sabot is positioned during use. Located between the receiving end and the loading end of the sabot is a partition. Formed at the receiving end is a mouth for a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber extends from the receiving end to the partition. Formed at the loading end is a lip for a cupped recess. The cupped recess extends from the loading end to the partition. Annularly disposed about the cylindrical body and positioned between the receiving chamber and the loading end is at least one lubricating groove.
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