R&D

    Project “Slipstream” was a POC-(Proof Of Concept) for a “Mobile Infantry Kinetic Round” that gains kinetic energy as it traveled to the target. It was derived after 911, to counteract the standard parabolic curve and corresponding energy loss (penetration) effects of modern rounds, to produce a “linear glide slope” with a “progressive gain” in kinetic energy (when fired from military weapon system).

A Swedish soldier carries a Sabot ammo round, Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 5, 2018

POC Test

      In 2002, a successful field test was performed in Florida, using a modified military 50. Cal breach/barrel attached to a custom bench test. Ten CNC billet milled “Slipstream” rounds were placed into a custom 50. Cal injection mold, that were hot poured (filled) with my own POC proprietary pliable propellant. Once solidified (cooled), it produced a 50. Cal caseless Kinetic round, which I called “Slipstream”  :)

     Six kinetic rounds were successfully molded and fired at a 16x16ft plywood target 2400 meters away, producing a 8" by 10" inch grouping. Setting a record for accuracy and penetrating depth(circa 2002)- compared to current(2024) high capacity comparable 50 cal rounds.  Unfortunately, the 7th round exploded in the breach, destroying the bench test.

     The remaining rounds were de-molded and the “Slipstream” billets were distributed to my OIC (who funded the endeavor), another to the CNC operator (who machined both the billets and Negative 50 Cal half mold), and last was to the gunsmith (who made the custom bench test and physically had to set up the 2400m test range)-circa 2002.    :)