Sabot for fin-stabilised ammunition
AssigneeGiat Industries
InventorsNicolas Eches, Jacques Bachelier, Joel Leblond, Jean-Paul Fauchon, Dominique Dion
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Abstract
The invention relates to a sabot for fin-stabilized ammunition composed of segments assembled around a sub-calibrated penetrator. The sabot is characterized in that it comprises at least three longitudinal bars of a substantially constant width, each having indentations cooperating with an external profile of the penetrator to allow it to be driven, as well as a calibrated thrust plate integral with the bars. Application to projectile firings.
Claims15
A sabot for fin-stabilized ammunition firing in a gun barrel and composed of calibrated segments assembled around a sub-calibrated penetrator, wherein said sabot comprises at least three longitudinal bars of a substantially constant width and each said bar having indentations co-operating with an external profile of said penetrator to allow said penetrator to be driven, as well as a calibrated thrust plate integral with said bars.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.