SBIR/STTR Research Award
Innovative Propulsion Methods for Small Arms Projectiles
Award amount
$119,984Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2007Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Army
- Recipient company
- LUND & CO.INVENTION LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2007-11-07
- Contract end date
- 2008-05-07
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- 2007.2
- Topic code
- A07-170
Research abstract
Lund and Company Invention, L.L.C. is conducting research and development on a hydrogen-powered light weight weapon that can launch 5.56 mm NATO ammunition in both a lethal and non-lethal mode. Muzzle velocity can be readily modified by the warrior in the field to maximize effectiveness. The traditional cartridge and black powder propellant is eliminated. Advantages of the hydrogen-powered weapon include lower weight, increased long range effectiveness, reduced heat and visible flash, and the elimination gun powder combustion gases, burnt residue and smell. In the proposed system, hydrogen gas is directed to a combustion chamber where it is ignited by a piezo
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