Topic
Flechette
About: Flechette is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 28 publications have been published within this topic receiving 167 citations. The topic is also known as: dart.
Papers
Patent•
6 Jun 1972
TL;DR: In this article, a mechanism for ejecting a plurality of flechettes from a missile is described, which includes a valve designed to automatically open at a predetermined pressure in the missile's motor pressure time operation.
Abstract: A flechette weapon system which includes a missile operated mechanism for ejecting a plurality of flechettes from a missile. The mechanism includes a valve designed to automatically open at a predetermined pressure in the missile''s motor pressure time operation. As the valve opens missile motor pressure passes through the valve and pressurizes an ejection piston and ejects the flechettes supported on the piston.
28 citations
1 Jan 1965
TL;DR: In this paper, the Edgewood experiments demonstrate that within 'ballistic' simulants of the human anatomy, relatively quick tumbling occurs with the standard series of flechettes for striking velocities greater than 3000 fps.
Abstract: : Estimates are presented of the conditional probabilities, that single, random hits with a standard series of homologously shaped, steel flechettes, which tumble within a soldier, will incapacitate the soldier. The Edgewood experiments demonstrate that within 'ballistic' simulants of the human anatomy; i.e., gelatin or goats, relatively quick tumbling occurs with the standard series of flechettes for striking velocities greater than 3000 fps. It is suggested that the weight of the flechette should not exceed about 13 grains else the tumbling will occur too late after entrance and that only a small portion of the flechette's energy will be deposited within the target. Also presented are estimates of the conditional probability that single, random hits with chunky (spheres or cubes), steel fragments will incapacitate a soldier.
26 citations
Patent•
19 May 1967TL;DR: In this article, a mass stabilized Flechette including a forward solid cone-shaped portion comprising most of the total weight of the flechette and a rearward solid body portion made of a relatively light material such as aluminum, beryllium or the like is presented.
Abstract: A mass stabilized flechette including a forward solid cone-shaped portion comprising most of the total weight of the flechette, made of a relatively heavy alloy, and a rearward solid body portion made of a relatively light material such as aluminum, beryllium or the like.
21 citations
Patent•
30 Dec 1966TL;DR: In this paper, a one-piece Flechette projectile with a tapered nose and finned rear section is described, with the nose section and the finned section being softer than the central shank.
Abstract: A one-piece flechette projectile is disclosed, having a long thin shank with a tapered nose and a finned rear section, the nose section and finned section being softer than the central shank section to afford curling and tumbling on impact.
19 citations
Patent•
7 May 1965TL;DR: In this article, a forwardly contained charge was laterally injected into a target upon impact, which was later used for a self-healing battery. But the battery was not rechargeable.
Abstract: As an abstract of the disclosure, the invention is directed to a miniaturerojectile having a forwardly contained charge which is laterally injected into a target upon impact.
14 citations
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| 2018 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |