Patent attributes
A caseless ammunition cartridge includes a unitary outer portion having forward, central section and rear sections. The forward section has an aerodynamic tangent ogive profile. The rear section has a cylindrical profile. The central section has a conical profile that transitions from the radius of the forward section to the radius of the rear section. An inner core, disposed within the unitary metallic outer portion, has a front portion encased by the forward section of the unitary outer portion, and a cylindrical rear portion disposed within the central and rear sections of the unitary outer portion. An annular cavity is disposed between the unitary outer portion and the rear portion of the inner core. A propellant is disposed within the annular cavity. A combustible seal covers the annular cavity to protect the propellant.
