IGNITION DEVICE FOR AMMUNITION, IN PARTICULAR MEDIUM-CALIBER AMMUNITION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR IGNITION OR FOR SELF-DESTRUCTION OF AMMUNITION, IN PARTICULAR MEDIUMCALIBER AMMUNITION
The invention relates to an ignition device for ammunition, in particular medium-caliber ammunition, comprising at least one battery and at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component, wherein: the battery has a battery housing; an electrolyte and at least two electrodes are located in the battery housing; an explosive charge of the ammunition can be caused to explode by means of the electric or electronic ignition-chain component, and the energy required to trigger the electric or electronic ignition-chain component can be provided by means of the battery. The ignition device provides for a sufficient amount of energy, and the volume in the ignition device is at the same time utilized particularly efficiently in that the battery housing has a cup-shaped recess, and at least part of the at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component is located in the cup-shaped recess.
IGNITION DEVICE FOR AMMUNITION, IN PARTICULAR MEDIUM-CALIBER AMMUNITION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR IGNITION OR FOR SELF-DESTRUCTION OF AMMUNITION, IN PARTICULAR MEDIUM-CALIBER AMMUNITION
The invention relates to an ignition device for ammunition, in particular medium-caliber ammunition, comprising at least one battery (1) and at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4), wherein: the battery (1) has a battery housing (12); an electrolyte and at least two electrodes are located in the battery housing (12); an explosive charge (9) of the ammunition can be caused to explode by means of the electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4), and the energy required to trigger the electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4) can be provided by means of the battery (1). The ignition device provides for a sufficient amount of energy, and the volume in the ignition device is at the same time utilized particularly efficiently in that the battery housing (12) has a cup-shaped recess, and at least part of the at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4) is located in the cup-shaped recess.
IGNITION DEVICE FOR AMMUNITION, IN PARTICULAR MEDIUM-CALIBER AMMUNITION, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR IGNITION OR FOR SELF-DESTRUCTION OF AMMUNITION, IN PARTICULAR MEDIUM-CALIBER AMMUNITION
The invention relates to an ignition device for ammunition, in particular medium-caliber ammunition, comprising at least one battery (1) and at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4), wherein: the battery (1) has a battery housing (12); an electrolyte and at least two electrodes are located in the battery housing (12); an explosive charge (9) of the ammunition can be caused to explode by means of the electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4), and the energy required to trigger the electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4) can be provided by means of the battery (1). The ignition device provides for a sufficient amount of energy, and the volume in the ignition device is at the same time utilized particularly efficiently in that the battery housing (12) has a cup-shaped recess, and at least part of the at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component (3, 4) is located in the cup-shaped recess.
The invention relates to a projectile (1, 8, 9) having at least one payload (5) or explosive charge in the projectile body (2, 7, 10), preferably in the medium caliber range, the payload (5) being integrated into the projectile body (2, 7, 10) in the form of a pyrotechnic charge. The payload (5) can preferably be enclosed and sealed by a core (6, 14) which preferably consists of metal or plastic. In an alternative embodiment, the pyrotechnic payload (5) is disposed behind a penetrator (11) in the projectile body (10), the payload (5) thus being located between the penetrator (11) and the projectile body (10).
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy coreKinetic energy penetrators
F42B 12/44 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of incendiary type
The invention relates to a projectile (1, 8, 9) having at least one payload (5) or explosive charge in the projectile body (2, 7, 10), preferably in the medium caliber range, the payload (5) being integrated into the projectile body (2, 7, 10) in the form of a pyrotechnic charge. The payload (5) can preferably be enclosed and sealed by a core (6, 14) which preferably consists of metal or plastic. In an alternative embodiment, the pyrotechnic payload (5) is disposed behind a penetrator (11) in the projectile body (10), the payload (5) thus being located between the penetrator (11) and the projectile body (10).
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy coreKinetic energy penetrators
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
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F42B 12/46 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances
The invention relates to a projectile (1, 8, 9) having at least one payload (5) or explosive charge in the projectile body (2, 7, 10), preferably in the medium caliber range, the payload (5) being integrated into the projectile body (2, 7, 10) in the form of a pyrotechnic charge. The payload (5) can preferably be enclosed and sealed by a core (6, 14) which preferably consists of metal or plastic. In an alternative embodiment, the pyrotechnic payload (5) is disposed behind a penetrator (11) in the projectile body (10), the payload (5) thus being located between the penetrator (11) and the projectile body (10).
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy coreKinetic energy penetrators
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
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Fin-stabilized sub-caliber projectile that can be fired from a rifled barrel, and method for the production thereof
A fin-stabilized sub-caliber projectile adapted to be fired from a rifled barrel, the projectile having a penetrator with a tail fin assembly, a sabot arranged on the penetrator and having at least two sabot segments circumferentially joined to one another that are separated from one another after leaving the barrel by centrifugal forces acting on the projectile during firing. The sabot includes a main body and a front guide flange that is adapted to be supported on an inner wall of the barrel and a rear guide flange arranged at an axial distance. A connecting section of the sabot is arranged between the front guide flange and the rear guide flange and has a smaller outer diameter than the front guide flange or the rear guide flange. The sabot and the penetrator are joined together in a positive manner in a region of the rear guide flange.
To obtain a fin-stabilized sub-calibre projectile (1) which can be fired from a rifled barrel, the sabot (4) of which is lightweight and stable and the penetrator (3) of which has a smaller deflection error after leaving the barrel than is the case with comparable known sub-calibre projectiles, the invention proposes arranging on the penetrator (3) a sabot (4) which transfers the full twist, comprises two guide flanges (7, 8) and the main body (5) of which consists of a light metal alloy, wherein axial bores (17) that are made to pass through the front guide flange (7) and extend to the rear guide flange (8) are provided for weight-saving reasons.
To obtain a fin-stabilized sub-calibre projectile (1) which can be fired from a rifled barrel, the sabot (4) of which is lightweight and stable and the penetrator (3) of which has a smaller deflection error after leaving the barrel than is the case with comparable known sub-calibre projectiles, the invention proposes arranging on the penetrator (3) a sabot (4) which transfers the full twist, comprises two guide flanges (7, 8) and the main body (5) of which consists of a light metal alloy, wherein axial bores (17) that are made to pass through the front guide flange (7) and extend to the rear guide flange (8) are provided for weight-saving reasons.
A part of a cover is pressed radially into a circumferential groove contour in a projectile body by a preferably rigid die, which need only be moved axially and which is provided with a special outer contour. An outer contour should be matched to the groove contour or vice versa, so that the material of the cover that is formed radially by the forward-moving die can be pressed into the groove contour of the projectile body, and the cover no longer has any degrees of freedom after the forming, so that it is secured with respect to the tracer or the like. The cover is preferably a cover ring.
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F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
The invention relates to a sabot (4) for a sub-caliber projectile (1) having a projectile core (2). When the projectile exits a weapon barrel, the sabot detaches from the projectile core (2) without transferring momentum by means of a separating aid (4) incorporated between the projectile core (2) and the sabot. The separating aid (4) has a plurality of fingers (5) having at least one predetermined breaking point (8a, 8b), which is connected to the projectile core (2) by a type of snap-connection bead (6) on the fingers/braces (5).
The invention relates to a sabot (4) for a sub-caliber projectile (1) having a projectile core (2). When the projectile exits a weapon barrel, the sabot detaches from the projectile core (2) without transferring momentum by means of a separating aid (4) incorporated between the projectile core (2) and the sabot. The separating aid (4) has a plurality of fingers (5) having at least one predetermined breaking point (8a, 8b), which is connected to the projectile core (2) by a type of snap-connection bead (6) on the fingers/braces (5).
Disclosed is an incendiary compound comprising spherical zirconium, titanium, or hafnium powder having an average grain size of 50 to 250 μm as well as a thermosetting or thermoplastic micronized organic binder which is added to the powder at a quantity of less than 1 percent by weight. The incendiary compound is fastened in the projectile or warhead by pressing and then thermally treating the same in order to activate crosslinking of the thermosetting binder or melt the thermoplastic binder.
C06B 45/10 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix the solid solution or matrix containing an organic component the organic component containing a resin
The invention relates to a subprojectile (1) comprising a body which is provided with a borehole (5) and consists of hard metal or heavy metal, an energy component (3) with or without a firing means (4) being incorporated into the borehole (5). The energy component (3) with or without a pressure-sensitive firing means (4) is fired or activated by the air friction, by an ignition in the carrier bullet together with a firing charge, or at the latest when the target is hit.
F42B 12/44 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of incendiary type
Disclosed is an incendiary compound comprising spherical zirconium, titanium, or hafnium powder having an average grain size of 50 to 250쎽m as well as a thermosetting or thermoplastic micronized organic binder which is added to the powder at a quantity of less than 1 percent by weight. The incendiary compound is fastened in the projectile or warhead by pressing and then thermally treating the same in order to activate crosslinking of the thermosetting binder or melt the thermoplastic binder.
C06B 45/10 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix the solid solution or matrix containing an organic component the organic component containing a resin
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INCENDIARY COMPOUND COMPRISING A METALLIC COMBUSTIBLE FROM GROUP IVB OF THE PERIODIC TABLE AND PROJECTILE CONTAINING SAID INCENDIARY COMPOUND
Disclosed is an incendiary compound comprising spherical zirconium, titanium, or hafnium powder having an average grain size of 50 to 250~m as well as a thermosetting or thermoplastic micronized organic binder which is added to the powder at a quantity of less than 1 percent by weight. The incendiary compound is fastened in the projectile or warhead by pressing and then thermally treating the same in order to activate crosslinking of the thermosetting binder or melt the thermoplastic binder.
C06B 45/10 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix the solid solution or matrix containing an organic component the organic component containing a resin
18.
BULLET, IN PARTICULAR FOR MEDIUM-CALIBRE MUNITIONS
It is proposed to combine a hard metal (12) with a ductile heavy metal (11), preferably in the form of pellets (25, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4). This is performed primarily by sintering the two materials (11, 12) together, the sintering causing the hard metal (12) to shrink onto the intercalated heavy metals (11). In a zone where the two different materials (11, 12) intersect, carburizing occurs in the marginal zone of the ductile heavy metal (11), making it more brittle and the hard metal (12) tougher. This has the effect that cracks occur more quickly and splinters are greater than in the case of a pure hard metal core or hard metal pellet. Variations are possible by choosing the composition of the hard metal.
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UNIVERSAL KE PROJECTILE, IN PARTICULAR FOR MEDIUM-CALIBRE MUNITIONS
The aim of the invention is to combine the cascade effect of frangible pellets (25) with sub-projectiles (27, 28, 30) consisting of a ductile heavy metal and thus to create ammunition (10) that combines the advantages of, for example, frangible pellets (25) of a central penetrator (24) with the advantages of the ductile heavy metals (27, 28) of an external penetrator (26). This permits an improved performance to be achieved for different targets even at low impact velocities. The external penetrator is arc-shaped or banana-shaped.
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy coreKinetic energy penetrators
F42B 12/34 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect expanding before or on impact, i.e. of dumdum or mushroom type
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