A biodegradable shotgun cartridge uses a polylactic acid and polyhydroxyalkanoate composite to maintain mechanical integrity during firing.
Compacted copper particles in a jacketed cavity resolve the contradiction between lead toxicity elimination and ballistic performance reliability.
Metal injection molded projectiles deliver consistent geometry and reliable ballistic performance across diverse calibers.
Metal foam replaces expensive materials in projectiles, reducing manufacturing costs while ensuring reliable fragmentation against armored targets.
Internal dampening medium within the arrow shaft reduces oscillations and allows center of gravity adjustment.
An elongated insertion body integrates an RFID tag to enable rapid mechanical attachment into transport pallets.
Segmented IMU packages with dynamic recalibration correct bias shifts during high g shock events.
Magnetic transducer detects external field to generate uncompensated roll angle signal for projectile orientation.
Segmented explosives and a pulverizing casing direct blast energy forward, reducing collateral damage from uncontrolled fragment dispersal.
Mechanical fasteners replace adhesive bonding to eliminate assembly time and alignment errors while ensuring durable fletching attachment.
Carrier wings enable gliding flight in a subcalibre shell, increasing range while maintaining stability within existing barrel constraints.
Replacing fletching vanes with an internal turbine and NACA duct vents cuts aerodynamic drag while maintaining flight accuracy.
Rounded projectiles penetrate explosive barriers via solid state welding, forming a composite mass that eliminates secondary fragment generation.
Segmented penetrator casing weakens specific zones to increase fragment count and improve lethality against hard targets.
Reactive core material releases heat upon impact to generate pressure, overcoming inert projectile limitations.
A projectile uses a zinc-based reactive charge to initiate hypergolic deflagration upon impact.
An integrated pyrotechnic charge eliminates unexploded ordnance risks by replacing secondary explosives with a reliable, impact-triggered combustion mechanism.
Longitudinal fins stabilize the dart in flight, ensuring accurate injection despite adverse weather conditions.
A hybrid nose insert combines a polymer element with a rigid metal tip to maintain aerodynamic shape during high-speed flight.
Helical flutes on a polymeric cartridge case reduce extraction friction by 70% and cut weight by 15%, resolving springback malfunctions.
A non-aqueous shear-thinning marking composition stabilizes fluid within a frangible polymeric projectile shell.
Combining spherical and non-spherical shot pellets resolves uneven density trade-offs by increasing peripheral coverage while maintaining core lethality.
Integrated reagents produce simultaneous light and heat signatures, resolving temperature-dependent visibility issues in training ammunition.
Chemical etching replaces mechanical scoring to create stress raisers on warhead casings, resolving manufacturing complexity and void formation issues.
A flexible plastic shaft with shape memory returns to its original form after bending.
A preloaded sabot system ignites propellant using a piercing breech plug to deliver consistent projectile velocity.
Hydrostatic release mechanism detects ambient pressure to trigger ignition at a specific depth, preventing accidental flare activation during handling.
Valves release liquid from a tracer cylinder to form a persistent fog trail, resolving visibility and fire risk trade-offs in shotgun shooting.
Pressureless sintered nanocrystalline alloys maintain structural integrity to penetrate hard targets without deforming.
Segmented capsule design isolates pyrophoric material for safety while enabling simultaneous light generation and lasting dye marking at the impact point.
Segmented brass jacket protects frangible core from internal ballistic stress while ensuring controlled fragmentation upon impact.
A projectile casing uses a pressure relief bore to eject marker substance, solving the trade-off between visibility duration and marking clarity.