“Researchers working for the U.S. Army have been award a patent for a revolutionary limited range bullet that self-destructs.
Three employees of the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) were awarded the patent for the proof-of-concept projectile, which aims to reduce collateral damage.
Designed for use in close combat areas such as urban fighting, the projectile could reduce the risk of stray bullets hitting civilians or friendly forces. Researchers say that the bullet could also be useful on firing and training ranges and could potentially be used by civilian police.
“In today’s urban environments others could become significantly hurt or killed, especially by a round the size of a .50 caliber, if it goes too far,” said Stephen McFarlane, one of the ARDEC employees awarded the patent, in an Army press release.
The bullet contains both pyrotechnic and reactive material, according to the patent filing, with the pyrotechnic material ignited at launch. “The pyrotechnic material ignites the reactive material,” the patent explains. “If the projectile reaches a maximum desired range prior to impact with a target, the ignited reactive material transforms the projectile into an aerodynamically unstable object.”
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