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US 4529640

SPACED ARMOR

Assignee

GOODYEAR AEROSPACE CORPORATION, A DE CORP.

Filed

Apr 8, 1983

Granted

Jul 16, 1985

Location

LITCHFIELD PARK AZ US

Abstract

A configuration for a light-weight composite armor comprises an outer layer of high content carbon steel; an inner laminate of multiple plies of ballistic grade fabric; and an intermediate core material interconnecting the outer steel to the fabric laminate in an established spaced relationship to defeat armor piercing projectiles from the outside while providing a reverse offensive threat from the inside.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Aug 19, 1983

Rescinded

Oct 30, 1984

Duration

1 year, 2 months

Inventor

  • 1ROBERT M. BROWN

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