LONG ROD PENETRATOR
Assignee
Filed
Apr 1, 1988
Granted
Jan 4, 1994
Location
CHURCHVILLE MD US
Abstract
A kinetic energy long rod penetrator is formed from a high density metal ing axially aligned elongated cavities uniformly spaced and extending longitudinally through the penetrator. These cavities allow for a long rod penetrator which is longer than previous long rod penetrators of comparable mass and material as well as a penetrator that is resistant to breakage.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Sep 13, 1988
Rescinded
Jun 21, 1993
Duration
4 years, 9 months
Inventor
- 1LAWRENCE J. PUCKETT
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5275109
- Application
- 07177576
- Aerospace match
- No
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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