Ordnance – Shields – Shape or composition
Patent
1995-11-09
1998-04-14
Pihulic, Daniel T.
Ordnance
Shields
Shape or composition
89 3604, 89 3607, 89 3608, F41H 500, F41H 1300
Patent
active
057394580
ABSTRACT:
A device for protecting a vehicle or structure against attack by a shaped-charge munition includes at least one deployable bag fastened on an external wall of the vehicle or structure. The bag is inflated by a generator in response to the detection of an attack. As a result, the invention provides an effective protection against attack by shaped-charge munitions whatever the angle of incidence of these charges.
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Giat Industries
Montgomery Christopher K.
Pihulic Daniel T.
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