Gun Mounted Armor Applique.

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Abstract:

This invention relates to a device which causes the premature activation of a shaped charge warhead, and more specifically, to an armor applique which causes shaped charge initiation to occur while the warhead is at a standoff distance from the protective armor.

Author(s):
Shiells, James E.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application, Filed 27 Mar 81,
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Availability: This Government-owned Invention Available For U.s. Licensing And, Possibly, For Foreign Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-248 642
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Patent applications, *Armor, Protuberances, Gun muzzles, Tanks(Combat vehicles), Defense systems, Armor piercing ammunition, Premature functioning(Ordnance), Standoff, Shaped charge warheads, Countermeasures
Field(s)/Group(s):
Combat Vehicles, Armor
Keyword(s):
Armor appliques, Tank guns
Report Date:
1981 Mar 27