CAP-BASED HEAT-MITIGATING NOSE INSERT FOR A PROJECTILE AND A PROJECTILE CONTAINING THE SAME

• Main Author: Burczynski, Thomas J
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 30.08.2018
• Subjects: AMMUNITION; BLASTING; EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION; HEATING; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; WEAPONS

Techniques and architecture are disclosed for a nose insert for use in a projectile. The nose insert includes a polymer nose element and a metal cap. The polymer nose element includes a rear shank portion and a tapered head portion. Disposed onto the tapered head portion of the polymer nose is the m...