Penetration projectile - has ogive-shaped head part and penetrating body of heavy metal with cap of stronger and more ductile metal

摘要

The cap (3) fits on an extension (2) of the penetrating body (1) and its outer periphery is flush with the outer periphery of the penetrating body. The cap has a point (4) and is arranged between the penetrating body and the olive-shaped head part (6) which is of a softer metal than the cap (3). The point of the cap engages in a recess (5) of the head part, and the cap is made of a highly strong, highly ductile steel. USE/ADVANTAGE - To improve the target penetration of a projectile.