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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2023
Applicant:
Bae Systems Plc, London, GB;
Inventors:
Matthew Kirk, Barrow-in-Furness, GB;
Richard Peter Lewin, Barrow-in-Furness, GB;
Assignee:
BAE SYSTEMS PLC, London, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F41A 21/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F41A 21/38 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a modular muzzle brake assembly for an artillery weapon or cannon. The modular muzzle brake assembly comprises a plurality of modules configured to be releasably coupled together to define a passage for a projectile such that, when the artillery weapon or cannon is fired, propellant gas urges the projectile to pass through the passage. The plurality of modules include a plurality of baffles configured to divert at least a portion of the propellant gas in the passage. The present disclosure also relates to a kit of parts for a modular muzzle brake assembly.