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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2003
Robert Mazzei, Scotch Plains, NJ (US);
Seungeuk Han, Fort Lee, NJ (US);
Gordon Cheung, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Robert G. Noble, Oak Ridge, NJ (US);
Robert Mazzei, Scotch Plains, NJ (US);
Seungeuk Han, Fort Lee, NJ (US);
Gordon Cheung, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Robert G. Noble, Oak Ridge, NJ (US);
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
A practice projectile allows for the release of flame or smoke and bang upon impact to simulate a successful deployment of the tactical cartridge. The practice projectile includes three main components: a center vent tube, a plurality of vent holes, and a plurality of vent plugs. The center vent tube compensates for the physical properties of the tactical mortar cartridge and provides a passage for an efficient release of smoke upon a fuze function. The vent holes are positioned at the rear end of the projectile body to sufficiently release pressure, flame and smoke upon a fuze function. The vent plugs seal the vent holes to protect the interior of the projectile during storage, handling, and launching.