GB245711A - Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns - Google Patents

Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns

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Publication number
GB245711A
GB245711A GB7350/25A GB735025A GB245711A GB 245711 A GB245711 A GB 245711A GB 7350/25 A GB7350/25 A GB 7350/25A GB 735025 A GB735025 A GB 735025A GB 245711 A GB245711 A GB 245711A
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projectiles
smooth
length
calibres
tapered
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B10/00—Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missiles; Arrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
    • F42B10/02—Stabilising arrangements
    • F42B10/04—Stabilising arrangements using fixed fins
    • F42B10/06—Tail fins

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  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
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  • Portable Nailing Machines And Staplers (AREA)

Abstract

245,711. Brandt, E. W. Jan. 12, 1925, [Convention date]. Projectiles. - Relates to projectiles for use in smooth-bore muzzle-loading guns or mortars, and of the kind having a total length of 3.5 to 4 calibres and tapered at both ends, the rear ending in a winged tail. According to the invention, the tapered rear part 4 has a length of 1.5 to 2 calibres, the tail 6 has a length of 1 calibre or less, and the centre of gravity resides in the front half of the projectile.
GB7350/25A 1930-06-20 1925-03-18 Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns Expired GB245711A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR39920T 1930-06-20

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GB245711A true GB245711A (en) 1926-06-10

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GB17422/25A Expired GB241498A (en) 1930-06-20 1925-03-18 Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns
GB21190/25A Expired GB245726A (en) 1930-06-20 1925-03-18 Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns
GB7350/25A Expired GB245711A (en) 1930-06-20 1925-03-18 Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns

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GB17422/25A Expired GB241498A (en) 1930-06-20 1925-03-18 Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns
GB21190/25A Expired GB245726A (en) 1930-06-20 1925-03-18 Improvements in projectiles for smooth-bore guns

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BE (1) BE338084A (en)
FR (2) FR592328A (en)
GB (3) GB241498A (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
BE566937A (en) * 1957-05-13 Energa
EP0174082A1 (en) * 1984-07-23 1986-03-12 Judd Engineering Limited Projectile stabilising fin unit

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BE338084A (en)
GB241498A (en) 1925-10-22
FR592328A (en) 1925-07-31
GB245726A (en) 1926-02-04
FR39920E (en) 1932-03-19

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