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US 5097766

KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILE WITH PYROTECHNIC PAYLOAD

Assignee

OLIN CORPORATION, A CORP. OF VA

Filed

Jun 5, 1990

Granted

Mar 24, 1992

Location

MINE HILL NJ US

Abstract

A long rod penetrator projectile comprises an elongated main penetrator body, a stabilizing fin assembly attached to the rear of the main body, and a perforated canister carried within the fin assembly. A pyrotechnic material such as pyronol is contained within the canister. The pyronol ignites during impact. The burning pyrotechnic material spews forth through the perforations in the canister to provide improved after armor effects.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Apr 9, 1991

Rescinded

Sep 12, 1991

Duration

5 months

Inventor

  • 1RALPH F. CAMPOLI

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