Hooded bullet

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Bonnet bullet or cap bullet is an artillery bullet known from the early 20th century with the common ogival ( ogival ) tip, onto which a conical cap or bonnet made of sheet steel in a slim, sharp shape was screwed on. The hood served to reduce the air resistance and to increase the penetration force when used against armor plates.

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  1. ↑ http://www.zeno.org/Brockhaus-1911/A/Ogival
  2. ↑ http://www.zeno.org/Lueger-1904/A/Kappengeschoß+%5B2%5D
  3. ↑ http://www.zeno.org/Brockhaus-1911/A/Kappengeschoß