How smart bullets work: details about an advanced American development

The United States has created bullets with the EXACTO electronic guidance system. SSPDaily will tell you about the internal mechanisms and components that provide incredible characteristics of smart bullets. Learn about the advanced technologies that provide unsurpassed accuracy and adaptability.

Smart bullets are ordinary bullets with a built-in guidance system. Think of ammunition that can not only aim itself at a target, but also adjust its path during flight in the event of any changes - no wonder they are called every sniper's dream.

Using advanced internal components and tracking systems

The EXACTO project converts 50 caliber bullets into homing rounds to hit selected targets.

These rounds provide maximum accuracy and precision by using advanced internal components and eliminate the effects of external factors such as wind. By activating internal tracking and guidance systems during the firing process, smart bullets can adapt their trajectory in real time to ensure a direct hit.

Adaptation to direct hits in real time

The principle of smart bullets is their ability to collect and analyze data during flight. Equipped with sensors and processors, they precisely adjust their trajectory to ensure optimal accuracy.

Mechanisms and components

The EXACTO bullet was developed using "optical targeting technology". The manufacturer does not disclose the technology itself. This has led to speculation that the technology involves embedding optical sensors in the bullet's crest and ribs on its tail to facilitate changing the bullet's trajectory if necessary.