Projectile having improved baseplug

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1989-05-05

1991-06-04

Kyle, Deborah L.

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

Composite

102473, F42B 1204

Patent

active

050204394

ABSTRACT:
A baseplug for a target-penetrating projectile containing an explosive in which the baseplug is fabricated in two components each preferably fabricated from a powdered pyrophoric material. The powdered pyrophoric material may be zirconium or titanium or alloys thereof which is charged with hydrogen which upon burning of the baseplug is released to increase the fine start capability of the projectile.

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