Variable thrust cartridge

Details Variable thrust cartridge Variable thrust cartridge

1998-04-08

2000-11-07

Johnson, Stephen M.

Ordnance

Pneumatic

42 84, 102440, F42B 1256

Patent

active

061420565

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a variable thrust cartridge comprising a water-molten aluminum reaction chamber from which a slug is propelled. The cartridge comprises a firing system that initiates a controlled explosion from the reaction chamber. The explosive force provides a thrust to a slug, preferably contained within the cartridge.

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