Jul 14, 2026

US12680797 - Projectiles, reactive compositions for projectiles and articles containing the reactive composition

A projectile including a reactive composition is disclosed. The reactive composition includes at least one fuel comprising a titanium-boron composite, at least one oxidizer, and at least one metal hydride. When the projectile penetrates through a surface of a target having a volume of 0.2 m 3 , the reactive composition is configured to cause, behind the surface of the target, at least one of an overpressure of greater than 36 pounds per square inch (psi) or an incendiary effect duration of greater than 70 milliseconds. The reactive composition may be configured to partially or entirely surround a pin or penetrator. The projectile may lack a pin or penetrator, and the reactive composition is contained within a metal tube or cup configured to travel toward, within, and/or behind a surface of the target, wherein the process produces a punch out from the target, thereby acting as a second projectile, which enhances lethality.

Assignee: General Sciences, Inc.
Inventors: Peter D. Zavitsanos, Dmitri A. Bohn
Filing date: 2024-04-03

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The patent describes a projectile that incorporates a reactive composition made from a titanium-boron composite fuel, an oxidizer, and a metal hydride, designed to create significant overpressure or incendiary effects upon impact with a target. This innovative design allows the projectile to enhance lethality by potentially producing a secondary projectile effect after penetrating the target.

Claim 1

1 . A projectile comprising: a housing having a cavity; a vessel disposed within the housing, a reactive composition disposed within the vessel, the reactive composition comprising: at least one fuel comprising a titanium-boron composite; at least one oxidizer; and at least one metal hydride; wherein when the projectile penetrates through a surface of a target having a volume of 0.2 m 3 , the reactive composition is configured to cause, behind the surface of the target, at least one of an overpressure of greater than 60 pounds per square inch (psi) or an incendiary effect duration of greater than 70 milliseconds. a housing having a cavity; a vessel disposed within the housing, a reactive composition disposed within the vessel, the reactive composition comprising: at least one fuel comprising a titanium-boron composite; at least one oxidizer; and at least one metal hydride; at least one fuel comprising a titanium-boron composite; at least one oxidizer; and at least one metal hydride; wherein when the projectile penetrates through a surface of a target having a volume of 0.2 m 3 , the reactive composition is configured to cause, behind the surface of the target, at least one of an overpressure of greater than 60 pounds per square inch (psi) or an incendiary effect duration of greater than 70 milliseconds.

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