Circumferential grooves on the slug mate with casing projections to distribute stress, preventing cold-weather splitting while maintaining reliable performance.
Merges support structure and active mass into one monolithic component, reducing overall warhead mass while maintaining mechanical stability.
A stainless steel projectile features a triangular notch engaging an elastic member to enable compact portable propulsion.
A multi-piece projectile insert uses powder metallurgy to create controlled porosity and radial support within the bullet bore.
A method for producing plated powder-core projectiles using mixed density materials and jacket plating.
A rotating cylinder stores multiple ribbons and ejects them via air pressure, eliminating manual reloading between shots.
A mechanical primer initiates an accelerator via a firing pin, eliminating electromagnetic compatibility risks during air transport.
Segmented polymer projectiles reduce barrel fouling while maintaining spin stabilization and extending marking compound shelf life.
A hand launchable unmanned aerial vehicle guides flight control surfaces using acquisition sensor data to locate targets.
A central pressure vessel drives pistons to reset rudders, resolving electromechanical complexity while ensuring reliable stabilization during power loss.
A hollow bullet filled with propellant uses a flattened tip and annular ring to shift the center of pressure forward.
Thixotropic processing mixes aluminum and tungsten to create a steel-density composite that doubles fragment velocity.
Segmented breech bolt prevents lethal ammunition discharge by creating excess space that blocks the firing pin from reaching standard primers.
Segmented memory storage resolves data security risks while enabling independent operation of a compact DRFM decoy that jams radar threats.
Internal sliding hammer generates high-pressure shock wave to overcome insufficient armor penetration capability of traditional explosive systems.
A textured arrow indicator retains blood to confirm hits without increasing aerodynamic drag or structural complexity.
Pneumatic launch propels extinguishing bombs to high altitudes, bypassing narrow street constraints of heavy aerial ladders.
A mortar shell tail unit uses distinct material properties for the shaft and wings to manage mechanical loads.
A retractable broadhead arrowhead uses a shear pin to hold blades in a streamlined position during flight.
Asymmetric fins stabilize flight trajectory, resolving the contradiction between simple spherical manufacturing and accurate delivery.
A pilotless aircraft deploys a rotating impulse-smoke-dispenser to eject pressurized smoke in a spiraling pattern.
Metallic binders disperse energetic materials to create dense reactive fragments that overcome low penetration limits of polymeric matrices.
Composite group 4 metals with boron or carbon achieve high density while the fluoroelastomer binder prevents environmental sensitivity.
Pyrophoric pellets break apart into particulates to emit intense infrared radiation, defeating advanced missile discrimination.
A vibration damping nock construction integrates a thermoplastic urethane insert to absorb bow string impact forces.
A guided projectile deploys a harpoon-tethered sea anchor to constrain target vessel speed.
A recoil-operated firearm uses weapon cycle events to drive its belt-fed mechanism.
Interchangeable projectile bases modify a common casing to optimize range or payload, reducing storage outlay for diverse munition mixes.
Freewheeling rotors reduce ground sensor descent speed, enabling rapid dense network deployment while maintaining seismic detection precision.
Disposable electronic warfare projectiles use parachutes to float near enemy counterfire radars, suppressing detection without risking manned assets.
A rear-deploying broadhead uses a latex coating to retain retracted blades during flight.
A lighted nock device uses a sliding conductive shift block to connect and disconnect an LED circuit.
A telescoped projectile shifts its center of gravity through movable sections to achieve stable flight.
Swaged metal powder creates a robust structure that fragments controllably, balancing mechanical strength with reliable breakup.
A dual-purpose projectile uses a safety lever and external keeper to enable seamless transition between hand-thrown and firearm-launched operations.
A hollow foam dart head with a larger internal head dimension than stem dimension absorbs impact energy through resilient deformation.
Nike sabot geometry employs I-beam cross-sections and concave flanges to reduce parasitic mass, enabling higher muzzle velocities in electromagnetic railguns.
Continuous gamma phase linking between the high tungsten core and ductile sheath eliminates transition zones, resolving transverse stress sensitivity.
Segmented projectiles resolve shell brittleness by using a frangible cap for media release and a durable base for rifling engagement.
A 40 mm grenade uses a composite housing to contain high-density explosives for door breaching.
Helium propellant and gas bearings eliminate barrel wear while a muzzle valve routes gases to suppress acoustic signatures.
Segmented wedge packs and flexible fabric bags eliminate random rod orientation and damage during dispense, ensuring predictable target coverage.
A sliding portion moves along an arrow shaft to trail a flexible strand, preventing fishing line tangling with the bow.
A non-powered decoy uses a heavy molded body and propellant charge to separate from high-speed aircraft.
Divergent slots enable petal separation across 600 to 5000 fps, resolving subsonic fragmentation failures.
Optimized case geometry increases powder capacity within standard dimensions, enabling higher projectile velocities without exceeding chamber pressure limits.