Patent ID: 7067732

Claim:
A weapon propulsion system, comprising: an outer shell defining a chamber having a nozzle port, the outer shell having a plurality of seams that are configured to rupture upon an explosion occurring within the chamber; a body portion disposed within the outer shell and being composed of a first metal having a first predetermined melting temperature, the body portion having a propulsion device space formed therein, the propulsion device space having an opening that is substantially aligned with the nozzle port; an explosive device embedded in the body portion; an electrical link joined to the explosive device and capable of transmitting an electrical signal that detonates the explosive device, the electrical link extending from the body portion; and a propulsion device positioned within the propulsion device space of the body portion and having a nozzle extending through the opening and nozzle port, the propulsion device generating an amount of heat during operation thereof sufficient to melt at least a portion of the body portion.