DARPA 'Smart' bullets

I just don't see how this is possible. What possible mechanism is used to steer the bullet like a missile? I would have to have propulsion jets, and a radio receiver, no?
 
" I would have to have propulsion jets, and a radio receiver, no?"

Uhm.. No.

My understanding is that there is a laser sensor in the nose of the projectile and there are "things" that stick out to induce drag and change the path of the projectile that way.

As always I could be wrong and anyone who has better data than I should post.
 
Interesting.

I can envision the "drag-induced direction changers" as opposed to jet propulsion - that makes perfect sense.

But I'd like to learn more how a laser can sense where the target is. Sounds wickedly sophisticated.
 
I can see the military and LE uses of such a round. It would probably not be for civilian use. It might be loaded with "cop killer" bullets.:rolleyes:
 
The laser doesn't sense it. The target is illuminated with a laser and the sensor homes in on the reflected light.

This is fairly standard. Many early anti-aircraft missiles homed in on the reflection from radar illuminators on the ship or airplane that fired the missile.

Same idea - radar, IR, laser - used all the time.
 
$100 for a round that could be 'one shot, one kill' in the hands of GI Willie from the Bronx is probably a bargain, considering that it takes thousands of rounds to get one bad guy. I suspect it will be used by a trained team within the squad while the rest of the unit lays down suppression fire.
 
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