Segmented seal for discarding sabot ammunition

Details Segmented seal for discarding sabot ammunition Segmented seal for discarding sabot ammunition

1981-08-07

1984-01-10

Tudor, Harold J.

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

Composite

102501, F42B 1316

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044247486

ABSTRACT:
A disc-like segmented elastomer seal utilizing tongue and groove construcn for use with discarding sabot ammunition. Said seal may be used as the primary seal or in conjunction with a conventional base seal to prevent entry of propellant gases between the sabot and the subprojectile body particularly when firing in worn gun tubes. A second embodiment utilizes radially projecting spider arms to assure sealing of the gaps between the sabot segments.

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