penetrator
Noun
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an intruder who passes into or through (often by overcoming resistance)
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Additionally, these heavy-for-caliber loadings sacrifice some penetrative ability compared to the M855 round (which has a steel penetrator tip).
Aviation powerhouse During the early 1960s the company bid on the United States Air Force 's TFX (Tactical Fighter, Experimental) project for a new low-level "penetrator".
FMJ bullets constructed with a steel penetrator in the nose, the composition, thickness, and relative weights of the jackets, penetrators, and cores are quite variable, as are the types and position of the cannelures.
Combination penetrator-explosive munitions Another school of thought on nuclear bunker busters is using a light penetrator to travel 15 to 30 meters through shielding, and detonate a nuclear charge there.
It can fire several types of munitions, including high explosive, incendiary, and kinetic penetrator rounds.
Error in the penetrator placement can change flight performance and affect dispersion, and the rearward-drawn jacket can create an uneven boat tail leading to uneven airflow and more affected dispersion.