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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2006
Torsten Rönn, Karlskoga, SE;
Thomas Pettersson, Karlskoga, SE;
Ulf Heiche, Karlskoga, SE;
BAE Systems Bofors AB, Karlskoga, SE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for increasing the range of shells () charged with an explosive substance and other types of shell, which function as carriers of the one or other type of active payload. The method according to the invention thus provides an opportunity for increasing the range of fire of most types of artillery piece by increasing the muzzle velocity and the gliding flight capability of shells or projectiles fired from them, but without the need to increase the energy content in the propellant charges utilized for firing the shells or the projectiles concerned. The novelty proposed in accordance with the invention instead represents a radical modification to the design of the shell () utilized in conjunction therewith. The invention also relates to a shell charged with an explosive substance or provided with some other active payload which has been given a long range.