Multifunctional composite projectiles and methods of manufacturing the same

A molded frangible composite projectile, comprising:

• a leading end;
• a trailing end;
• a projectile diameter;
• a pressure-inducing cavity formed within the composite projectile, the pressure-inducing cavity defining a cavity depth, a cavity diameter, a cavity sidewall, and a cavity bottom;
• and
• a homogeneously mixed and melt-flow processed composite disposed in the pressure-inducing cavity, comprising (by weight):
• greater than 0% and less than 10% of a polymer;
• 85%-95% metallic particles having a maximum dimension of 250 microns;
• and
• less than 5% carbon particles having a maximum dimension of 50 microns;
• wherein the pressure-inducing cavity is configured to induce disintegration of the composite projectile upon impact with a target, the projectile diameter and the cavity diameter defining a ratio dictating a depth of penetration within the target.