ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHER SYSTEMS FOR PENETRATORS AND LARGER CALIBER PROJECTILES
Assignee
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, A CORP. OF PA
Filed
Feb 22, 1982
Granted
Feb 20, 1990
Location
WILKINS TWP. PA US
Abstract
An electromagnetic launcher system for small diameter high velocity penetrator projectiles and larger diameter, slower projectiles is provided with a single high current pulse power supply. At least two bores of substantially different cross section are connected to the power supply. Augmentation conductors are utilized adjacent the larger diameter bore to achieve the desired acceleration of the large diameter projectile with a smaller root mean square current than used for the acceleration of the small diameter projectile to a desired high velocity.
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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Jul 2, 1984
Rescinded
Jul 31, 1989
Duration
5 years, 1 month
Inventor
- 1GEORGE A. KEMENY
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4901620
- Application
- 00635094
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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