Penetrating assault weapons
OwnerHugh T. Reillyinventor
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Abstract
An assault weapon for penetrating enclosed targets includes means for fastening the weapon to the surface of the target while it is penetrated by non-explosive penetration means such as a thermal lance. Once the target is penetrated, offensive agents can be introduced. In one embodiment, the fastening means and penetration means can be combined in the form of a hollow bayonet which penetrates the surface of unarmored targets on impact.
Claims9
A launchable assault weapon adapted to penetrate armored targets by burning with a thermal lance, comprising a launchable body, impact-actuated fastening means comprising cartridge-driven studs, a thermal lance capable of burning through the target's armor, impact-actuated igniter means for said lance, an oxidant source and impact-actuated means to trigger the flow of said oxidant, wherein said fastening means are adapted to hold said weapon in position for a period of time at least sufficient to burn through said armor.
A non-explosive penetrating weapon adapted to be fastened to armored targets and to penetrate said targets by burning with a thermal lance, comprising means for fastening said weapon to said target, a thermal lance capable of burning through the armor of said targets, igniter means for said lance, an oxidant source and means to trigger the flow of said oxidant, wherein said fastening means are adapted to hold said weapon in position for a period of time at least sufficient to burn through said armor and the means to trigger the flow of said oxidant and ignite said lance comprise at least one of timing means and remote signal means.
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