Combustible cartridge case for ammunition
AssigneeNexter Munitions
InventorGuillaume Orsat
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Abstract
The invention relates to a combustible cartridge case (1) for ammunition, comprising a cylindrical envelope (2) intended to contain a propellant charge and to receive a projectile at a front end (AV). The cartridge case comprises, at a rear end (AR), a bottom (3) that is integral with the cylindrical envelope (2) and is intended to be positioned in a base. The cartridge case is characterised in that the bottom (3) comprises a combustible central ring (5) that is connected to a peripheral cup (4) by at least two combustible radial arms (6) delimiting openings (7).
Claims7
A combustible cartridge case for ammunition, the cartridge case comprising a cylindrical enclosure intended to contain a propellant charge and to receive a projectile at a forward end of the cylindrical enclosure, the cartridge case including, at a rear end of the cartridge case, a bottom made in a single piece with the cylindrical enclosure and which is intended to be positioned in a base, the bottom including a combustible central ring that is connected to a peripheral cup by at least two combustible radial arms delimiting openings, each connecting arm having a connection profile that is reinforced both at the central ring and at the peripheral cup, the reinforced connection profile being in the form of increased thickness.
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