Patent ID: 6186072
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A monolithic ballasted kinetic energy penetrator comprising:a monolithic case made of a first material, said case having a case axis aligned with the direction of penetrating motion; and five continguous regions comprising:a nose end having a generally ogival outer shape;a pointed tip of said nose end;a continuous outer surface extending from said pointed tip to;a middle section having a continuous, unjointed surface comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical or conical shape extending along said case axis; extending toa base having a flat end;a ballast made of a second solid material whose density is substantially greater than said first material;said ballast being disposed within said monolithic case;said ballast having a rear end facing the base of said case; andsaid ballast having an outer surface area substantially surrounded by, and joined to, said monolithic case; andan integral web extending across said middle section and supporting the rear end of said ballast; said web having a rear side facing the base of said case; wherebysaid ballast is constrained in all directions against movement relative to said monolithic case.