Projectile Development – Projectile Development Program for Commercial Client
Project Overview
Proxenus was selected by Techventure to manage an 18 month comprehensive research and development program for Techventure’s trademark CoreTech projectile technology.
Delivered by Proxenus
- Capability Demonstrator – Showcase of CoreTech technology to Defence Industry
- Low Rate Initial Product (LRIP) for the Client Test Program
- Development and refinement of CoreTech projectiles
Key Achievements
- Development and implementation of a large scale test program
- Initial ammunition load development across a range of projectiles
- Baseline performance testing
- Isolation of ballistic parameters in a scientific framework
- Utilisation of High-Speed filmography for in-flight stability assessments
- Terminal Effects analysis using AS Steel Plate Penetration
- Terminal Effects analysis using Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Grade Ballistic Gelatin (HSV)
- Ammunition Case Mouth Pressure testing
Accreditations & Capability
- Preferred T&E organisation – Defence recommended
- Proxenus engineers are CPEng certified
- DISP accredited armoury
- Licenced Ammunition Loading facility
- Access to VicPol-accredited firing range supported R&D
- Access to High-Speed Filmography
- FBI grade Ballistic Gelatin target pack fabrication
- Proxenus provided Technology Readiness Level (TRL) upgrade
Outcome
Proxenus’ selection by Techventure as a supporting partner allowed the successful delivery by our valued commercial client of their centrepiece, Defence Innovation Hub Project. Proxenus is proud to have worked with Techventure, and to be part of the successful delivery and commercialisation of their advanced product.
This Project:
- Paved the way for the commercialisation of CoreTech Technology.
- Showcased Proxenus’ Capability Program development abilities.
- Introduced high-end scientific assessments into projectile ballistic testing.
