Shock-absorbing retainer deploys cutting blades upon impact to resolve aerodynamic stability versus penetration energy trade-off.
Real-time thermal imaging feedback adjusts fog generator firing patterns to stabilize smoke cloud homogeneity, ensuring reliable camouflage against wind drift.
Segmented bullet jacket with circumferential shear groove enables controlled petal expansion upon impact.
Mechanical fasteners replace adhesive bonding to attach fletching, reducing assembly time and precision requirements.
A fire extinguishing mortar shell uses a multi-option fuse to precisely detonate and release retardant compounds, solving slow aircraft spraying bottlenecks.
A gyrostabilized projectile uses a piston-driven segmented bucket to eject sub-projectiles while maintaining rotational alignment.
Composite foam with hollow glass microspheres prevents spontaneous ignition from chemical incompatibility.
Segmented projectile rings and an axial core subassembly enable modular warhead designs that adapt to specific targets while reducing manufacturing complexity.
Segmented housing vents deflect explosive forces circumferentially, preventing violent propulsion while maintaining structural integrity.
Embedded sensors capture arrow flight data to determine instantaneous speed, resolving measurement precision limits without adding external complexity.
A spinning projectile design uses an independent rotating sleeve to impart spin while keeping the point assembly stationary.
A launched smoke grenade uses a barrier to separate ignition and hexachloroethane components for reliable thermal activation.
A sealing disc attached to the rubber pellet pack prevents propellant gas slip between the cup and film, enhancing scattering effect.
A rim flange support piece bonds to a mortar shell tail using adhesive materials to secure the projectile within the weapon barrel.
Segmented sections separated by a collapsible spacer create a sliding hammer action that reduces spalling and shrapnel generation.
An additional body containing metal dust extends visual impairment duration in irritation units.
A tracking module uses animal blood as an antenna to transmit RF signals at lower frequencies.
Tungsten-filled polymer composite replaces toxic lead in bullet cores, resolving environmental hazards while maintaining required density and weight.
Inductive charging via a launcher magnet eliminates internal battery weight and power drain, enabling controlled payload release without impact.
Asymmetric shot projectiles feature protruding rings to enhance penetration effectiveness while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Replacing hard plastic with low-density polyethylene reduces impact lethality while maintaining launch stability and trajectory integrity.
Extraction of sensor means to a base station reduces weapon complexity while maintaining high target hit probability.
A non-lethal projectile uses a viscoelastic deformable head to absorb kinetic energy upon impact.
Tungsten alloy replaces carcinogenic cobalt using yttrium gettering to reduce grain contiguity and improve mechanical strength.
A perforating gun system uses exterior bridge sub conduits to route treatment fluid around the tool for precise wellbore displacement.
A non-lethal bullet uses a plunger assembly to drive a needle through skin upon impact for fluid delivery.
An upper cover with a connecting tube and side wall protects the fuse assembly from ejection impacts, reducing non-exploded units.
A polymer-filled base cavity shifts the center of gravity forward to balance stability against ballistic coefficient gains from long nose designs.
A monolithic bullet shank uses a tapered nose and cylindrical body with specific sealing bosses to engage the barrel groove.
A projectile lighting system uses a timer and switch to activate illumination sources after launch.
Controlled heat source modifies platform temperature profile to generate desired infrared signature for sensor testing.
A spring-loaded adjustable barrel toggles dart firing angles to resolve the contradiction between optimal close-range spread and effective long-range targeting.
Relocates the fuze arming generator externally to preserve warhead casing integrity.
Radial deformation of a cover ring into a projectile groove eliminates complex heat treatment and screw connections.
A scored elastomeric outer layer guides fragmentation into uniform rectangular segments.
Auto-adjusting hook assembly locks onto missile body interfaces using a pre-loaded over-center mechanism.
A flare housing integrates longitudinal ribs and a retaining bead to secure the nose weight during molding.
A gun-launched munition assembly carries a programmable submunition that expels into water for underwater target engagement.
Segmented steel cores with radial guides minimize metal particle generation during firing while maintaining penetrability.
Composite clad wire creates non-toxic bullets that balance cost-effectiveness with firearm compatibility.
A composite sabot uses interlocking petals and a keyway to maintain structural integrity during launch while discarding via centrifugal forces.
Computer-controlled lathe machining replaces casting to eliminate manufacturing deviations and boost ballistic coefficient.
Electromagnetic actuators deflect lift-inducing fins to steer a non-spinning projectile, eliminating drag from traditional control surfaces.
A monolithic fragmentation body uses aligned surface indentations to constrain explosive gases and direct fragment trajectories.
An electronic assembly produces an electric field that delays turbulent flow transition, reducing aerodynamic drag and enhancing projectile accuracy.
A projectile fitted with a micro-prismatic retro-reflective disk reflects laser light to enable precise trajectory tracking without pyrotechnic tracers.
Segmented projectiles tumble and break apart to transfer kinetic energy, resolving flight stability trade-offs.
Side-acting impulse motors tilt a projectile to adjust its angle of attack for targeted impact.