Army engineers patent limited range bullet that self-destructs

[HCM]

Interesting if they can make it cost effective.


Army engineers patent limited range bullet that self-destructs

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.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/02/...destructs.html

[JJC]

Sooooo.....a tracer round with more compound?

SRTA already did this short range, limited flight concept.