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DSG Technology has developed a range of supercavitating ammunition that can effectively ‘swim’ longer distances to hit the target.
As a result, the firm says the Cav-X bullets can be used with standard weapons in multi-environment battles for diver support, harbour protection, and even submerged shooting positions.
The Cav-X supercavitating bullets come in 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and 12.7 mm, and can be fired from ‘air to water, water to water, and water to air, including partially-wet weapons, semi or full auto,’ according to DSG.
The ammunition relies on cavitation effects to optimize range and accuracy when fired through water.
This occurs when water pressure is lowered below the water’s vapour pressure, forming bubbles.
And, when the bubble envelops the object – in this case, the bullet – it reduces the drag.
‘In water at velocity >100 m/s the cavitating core forms a cavity that exceeds the size of the projectile,’ DSG explains.
‘Water resistance in the cavity acts solely on the leading edge. Stabilization achieved through contact with the cavity by rear of the cavitating core.’
When using the 12.7mm rounds, it could even have an effective range in the air of more than 1000 meters.
And, it'll work the other way around.
‘You can fire from a helicopter and take out a sub if you have a big enough calibre,’ Kristian Aksnes, director of Special Operations Forces for DSG, told Military.com.
According to the firm, the ammunition doesn’t require the use of any special weapons.
Instead, they say it works with ‘standard weapons – just switch the ammo.’
As a result, the firm says the Cav-X bullets can be used with standard weapons in multi-environment battles for diver support, harbour protection, and even submerged shooting positions.
The Cav-X supercavitating bullets come in 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and 12.7 mm, and can be fired from ‘air to water, water to water, and water to air, including partially-wet weapons, semi or full auto,’ according to DSG.
The ammunition relies on cavitation effects to optimize range and accuracy when fired through water.
This occurs when water pressure is lowered below the water’s vapour pressure, forming bubbles.
And, when the bubble envelops the object – in this case, the bullet – it reduces the drag.
‘In water at velocity >100 m/s the cavitating core forms a cavity that exceeds the size of the projectile,’ DSG explains.
‘Water resistance in the cavity acts solely on the leading edge. Stabilization achieved through contact with the cavity by rear of the cavitating core.’
When using the 12.7mm rounds, it could even have an effective range in the air of more than 1000 meters.
And, it'll work the other way around.
‘You can fire from a helicopter and take out a sub if you have a big enough calibre,’ Kristian Aksnes, director of Special Operations Forces for DSG, told Military.com.
According to the firm, the ammunition doesn’t require the use of any special weapons.
Instead, they say it works with ‘standard weapons – just switch the ammo.’