Specialty Bullets and Their Impact

What technological advancement has led to the creation of homing bullets?

• Magnetic propulsion

• Infrared tracking

• Optical guidance systems

• Laser targeting

Why were square bullets designed for the Puckle gun?

• To improve accuracy

• To reduce production costs

• To cause more damage upon impact

• To increase firing speed

What was the intended purpose of the Puckle gun's square bullets?

• To reduce recoil

• To hunt large game

• To defend Christianity

• To improve accuracy

What is a key characteristic of Full Metal Jacket bullets?

• They are used for hunting

• They are designed for maximum penetration

• They are made of plastic

• They expand upon impact

What is a disadvantage of Full Metal Jacket bullets?

• They are not accurate

• They are too expensive

• They prevent bullet expansion inside the target

• They are too light

What is DARPA's goal with homing bullets?

• To make them explode on impact

• To shrink the guidance system for all calibers

• To increase their weight

• To make them invisible

What is a unique feature of homing bullets?

• They can change direction mid-flight

• They are invisible

• They are made of rubber

• They explode on impact

What was the primary use of incendiary bullets during World War II?

• To improve accuracy

• To increase bullet speed

• To set fire to fuel tanks

• To puncture armor

What material is typically used to encase armor-piercing bullets?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

• Aluminum

What is the primary function of armor-piercing bullets?

• To expand upon impact

• To penetrate ballistic armor

• To increase bullet speed

• To explode on contact