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US 4901620

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Rescinded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

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