Rotating band for projectile

Abstract

Abstract The present invention relates to the use of plastics for rotating bands on projectiles fired from rifled gun barrels. The plastic band is injection molded into a circumferential channel provided in the projectile body. The cross section of the circumferential channel is designed such as to provide a tight gas seal between the plastic rotating band and the projectile body, to assure transfer of spin introduced by the rifling in the gun barrel and to secure the rotating band to the projectile after exit from the muzzle of the gun. The portion of the plastic rotating band protruding beyond the projectile body engraves and is compressed into the rifling groove of the gun barrel, thus obturating the propellant gases and transmitting the spinning motion to the projectile. The plastic rotating band is lighter and costs less than conventional metallic rotating bands and is, in addition, a noncritical war material. Furthermore, its use yields better obturation and reduced barrel wear than is obtained with conventional rotating bands.

Inventors

• 👤 F Feldmann

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