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US 5275109

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.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 13, 1988

Rescinded

Jun 21, 1993

Duration

4 years, 9 months

Inventor

  • 1LAWRENCE J. PUCKETT
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