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A baseplug for a target-penetrating projectile containing an explosive in which the baseplug is fabricated in two components each preferably fabricated from a powdered pyrophoric material. The powdered pyrophoric material may be zirconium or titanium or alloys thereof which is charged with hydrogen

A baseplug for a target-penetrating projectile containing an explosive in which the baseplug is fabricated in two components each preferably fabricated from a powdered pyrophoric material. The powdered pyrophoric material may be zirconium or titanium or alloys thereof which is charged with hydrogen which upon burning of the baseplug is released to increase the fine start capability of the projectile.

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A baseplug for a target-penetrating projectile containing an explosive charge, said baseplug comprising: at least a first and second member; said first member being substantially frustoconical and having a bore extending from its forward end at least a portion of the way therethrough; said second me

A baseplug for a target-penetrating projectile containing an explosive charge, said baseplug comprising: at least a first and second member; said first member being substantially frustoconical and having a bore extending from its forward end at least a portion of the way therethrough; said second member being cup-shaped and having an aft end and a forward extending wall portion, said wall portion having an internal surface tapering forwardly and outwardly; said first member having its aft end received within the opening defined by the wall portion of said second member, said internal surface of said second member being in the mating engagement with the external surface of the aft end of said first member; and said first and second member comprising from about 5 to about 30% volume hydrogen.