Projectile using shape-memory alloy to improve impact energy tra

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1986-06-30

1987-11-10

Bentley, Stephen C.

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

Composite

102507, F42B 1110

Patent

active

047049685

ABSTRACT:
A projectile having an active component of shape-memory alloy that will not distort the projectile's shape or balance during launch or flight but which will alter the projectile shape upon impact to increase energy transfer efficiency against targets is disclosed.

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C. M. Jackson, H. J. Wagner, and R. J. Wasilewski, 55-Nitinol-The Alloy with a Memory, 1972, pp. 77-86.

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