Telescoped ammunition

Telescoped ammunition is an ammunition design in which the projectile is partially or completely enveloped by the propellant. Examples include ammunition for both hand weapons and artillery. Some telescoped ammunition is also caseless. Cased telescoped ammunition for the LSAT light machine gun has reached technology readiness level 7.[1]

In August 2013, AAI Corporation was awarded a $US2.05 million contract to continue developing parts of the US LSAT program. Part of the contract is to further refine 5.56×45mm NATO cased telescoped ammunition, and develop 7.62×51mm NATO cased telescoped cartridges.[2]

Telescoped ammunition has advantages in comparison with traditional Ammunition Cartridges. Telescoped ammunition cartridges can have reduced overall length with similar ballistics to a comparable mass traditional round. Also, telescopic cartridges may avoid the risk of damage to the projectile during the loading process.

Examples of Telescoped ammunition : [3] [4] [5]

References

  1. ↑ Cased telescoped ammo readiness level 7 - Militarytimes Gearscout.com, November 7, 2012
  2. ↑ AAI Awarded $2.05 Million Contract for Continued Lightweight Small Arms Technologies Development - AAICorp press release, 6 August 2013
  3. ↑ CTA International 40mm photo
  4. ↑ CTAI presentation at conference - April 2009
  5. ↑ LSAT light machine gun AMMO photo

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