Ammunition and explosives – Cartridges – Having divided propelling charge
Patent
1998-12-15
2000-12-12
Carone, Michael J.
Ammunition and explosives
Cartridges
Having divided propelling charge
102433, 102434, F42B 516, F42B 502
Patent
active
061583480
ABSTRACT:
An ammunition cartridge has a base and a sidewall extending from the base to a mouth. The sidewall bounds an interior of the case. A projectile is secured to the case proximate the mouth and has at least an aft portion within the case interior. A propellant charge is located in a first region of the case interior at least in part surrounding the aft portion of the projectile. A second propellant charge is carried within a second region of the case interior generally aft of the first region.
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Bergin James S.
Carone Michael J.
Primex Technologies Inc.
Slate William B.
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