Science Applications International Corporation
Projectile accelerator with heatable barrel
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Abstract:
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are described for accelerating projectiles at high velocity. A barrel may include one or more heaters configured to heat a bore of the barrel prior to launch of a projectile. The barrel bore may be formed in a tungsten sleeve and may be heated to high temperatures. Heat from the barrel bore may be transferred to expanding propellant behind a projectile as it travels through the barrel bore.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
23 Oct 2018
Issue date:
17 Sep 2019