A method for simultaneous blasting of projectiles includes i.) calculating the position of the target, ii.) estimating the target's position, iii.) firing a first projectile at the target, iv.) firing a second projectile at the target, v.) braking the first projectile with a braking device arranged in the projectile, and vi.) detonating the projectiles in a coordinated fashion based on an initiation signal. A fire-control system for directing fire against a target comprising at least one sensor, in order to measure the position of the target as a function of time, and a combat system including a firing device are also provided.
Summary The present invention relates to a method for producing a muzzle brake for a barrel where the method includes the steps: i.) a raw material body (20, 20') is arranged by forging a raw material body or processing a raw material body from a plate, ii.) the raw material body (20, 20') is arranged with a hole formation (12, 12') through the raw material body (20, 20') adapted for the passage of projectile, iii.) the raw material body (20, 20') is arranged with at least two, completely or partially perpendicular relative to the through-hole formation, arranged combustion gas flow openings (4, 6). iv.) the roughened raw material body (1) is hardened, v.) the hardened and roughened raw material body (1) is annealed, vi.) the hardened and annealed and roughened raw material body is processed in order to complete a muzzle brake (50).
A method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target includes at least one model of a warhead where the model of the warhead is adapted so that the weapon effect of the warhead is simulated as a volume. A method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target including at least one model of a warhead and a computer program product is also provided.
Summary The invention comprises a projectile (100), arranged with at least one submunition (10) wherein the projectile (100) is arranged with a rear portion (110) and a front portion (120), where at least one submuntion (10) is arranged 5 in the front portion (120) and where the submuntion (10) is arranged in a canister (12) and where the submunition (10) arranged in the canister (12) are arranged to be released from the front portion (120) and wherein the submunition (10) is arranged to be released from the canister (12) after at least five seconds since the submunition (10) arranged in the canister (12) are 10 released from the front portion (120). The invention furthermore comprises a method for distributing submunitions. Fig. 1.
A projectile is arranged with antenna, where the projectile is intended for launch in a launch device with a propellant charge in a barrel, where the projectile is arranged with an antenna in the rear edge of the projectile, and where the antenna is arranged behind any of or a combination of: i. a protective cap which protects the antenna during the ejection phase in the barrel and which is removed when the projectile has left the barrel; and ii. a protection in the form of a molding compound arranged to protect the antenna.
F42B 30/00 - Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used
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
H01Q 19/00 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic
H01Q 19/10 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using reflecting surfaces
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METHOD FOR CONDUCTING FIRE AGAINST TARGET, FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMBAT SYSTEM
The invention consists of a method for directing fire against targets where the position of at least one protected object is known, and including the following method steps: i.) measuring the position of the target, ii.) estimating the position of the target, iii.) estimating the speed of the target, iv.) categorizing the target, v.) calculating the trajectory of the target, vi.) deciding whether the target is heading towards a protected object or is passing by. The invention furthermore consists of a fire-control system for directing fire against an air target comprising at least one sensor, in order to measure the position of the air target as a function of time. The invention furthermore consists of a combat system including a firing device.
The invention relates to a method for producing a muzzle brake for a barrel, where the method comprises a step: i.) rear capsule (30) and a front capsule (40) are arranged with a surface coating, ii.) a capsule construction (60), comprising the rear capsule (30) and the front capsule (40), is arranged, including a cavity, iii.) powder is arranged in the cavity of the capsule construction (60), iv.) the powder is pressed, by means of high pressure and heat, also known as Hot Isostatic Pressing, HIP, so that powder, surface coating and capsule construction are joined together, v.) excess material covering the outlet channel for gas flow is removed. The invention also concerns a muzzle brake, a barrel and a firing device.
B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
The present invention relates to a method for the production of a breech block (1) for a cannon where the method comprises that a raw material for a breech block (1) is manufactured additively from at least one metal powder. Once a raw material for a breech block (1) has been manufactured, the raw material for the production of a breech block (1) is post-treated by exposing the raw material for a breech block to high pressure and heat also called Hot Isostatic Pressing, HIP, for pressing and sintering the metal powders included in the raw material. The invention further relates to a breech block and a cannon comprising a breech block.
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a breech block (1) for a cannon, where the method comprises raw material for the breech block (1) being manufactured from at least two different metal powders, a bulk material (20) and a surface capsule (10), so that the surface capsule (10) is arranged so as to enclose bulk material (20), and where the surface capsule (10) is manufactured additively, after a raw material for the breech (1) has been manufactured, the raw material is post-processed for the manufacture of the breech (1). The invention further relates to a breech block and a firing device comprising a breech block.
A projectile for launching from a launching device with a propellant charge in a barrel is arranged with a cross-section in the shape of a curve of constant width.
A barrel for a launching device for launching projectiles with a propellant charge is arranged with a cross-section in the form of a curve of constant width. A launching device and a method for firing a rotation-stabilized projectile from a barrel are also provided.
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downloadable and recorded simulation software for modeling combat scenarios; Application downloadable and recorded simulation software for modeling combat scenarios; Simulators for simulating the operation of weapons; downloadable and recorded science software for modeling combat scenarios Computer software consultancy; Computer programming services for others in the field of configuration of computer software; Computer programming and software design; Computer systems integration services; Research in the field of computer programs and software; Advisory services relating to computer software; Technical consultancy relating to the application and use of computer software; all the foregoing relating to modeling combat scenarios
The invention relates to a hybrid engine (10) for projectiles in which a rocket engine with an annular nozzle (7) is arranged along with a base bleed unit with a circular nozzle (8) where the circular nozzle (8) of the base bleed unit is arranged centered in the annular nozzle (7) on the rocket engine and where the hybrid engine (10) is arranged with a propellant charge for the rocket engine (2) and a propellant charge for the base bleed unit (5). The invention further relates to a projectile (100) outfitted with a hybrid engine.
F42B 5/10 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile with self-propelled bullet
F02K 9/12 - Shape or structure of solid propellant charges made of two or more portions burning at different rates
F02K 9/30 - Rocket-engine plants, i.e. plants carrying both fuel and oxidant thereforControl thereof using solid propellants with the propulsion gases exhausting through a plurality of nozzles
F42B 10/30 - Stabilising arrangements using spin induced by gas action using rocket motor nozzles
F42B 10/40 - Range-increasing arrangements with combustion of a slow-burning charge, e.g. fumers, base-bleed projectiles
F02K 9/24 - Charging rocket engines with solid propellantsMethods or apparatus specially adapted for working solid propellant charges
F42B 15/00 - Self-propelled projectiles or missiles, e.g. rocketsGuided missiles
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BARREL AS WELL AS METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF BARREL SEGMENTS AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF A BARREL AND A FIRING DEVICE COMPRISING A BARREL
The present invention relates to a method for producing barrel segments (1), where the method includes the following steps: i.) a capsule assembly (10) is arranged so that it surrounds a template core (20), ii.) powder is arranged in the cavity between the capsule assembly (10) and the template core (20), iii.) the powder is pressed so that the powder and the capsule assembly are joined together, iv.) the template core (20) is removed for the manufacture of a barrel segment (1). The invention further relates to a method for the manufacturing of a barrel, barrel and a firing device.
B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
A method is provided for producing a warhead component including an inner shell. The method includes arranging a first casing of a thermoplastic to enclose the inner shell, arranging pre-formed projectiles between the first casing of thermoplastic and the inner shell, and heat-treating the first casing so that the first casing shrinks and fixes the pre-formed projectiles to the inner shell. A warhead, a projectile, and a bomb are also provided.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
A projectile is outfitted with a target finder and is intended to be fired from a launching device and includes one or several brake flaps where the brake flaps, after being extended, cause the projectile to be arranged in a controlled oscillating movement. A fuse is also provided.
A projectile is outfitted with a target finder and is intended to be fired from a launching device and includes one or several fins where the fins, upon being extended, cause the projectile to be urged into a controlled oscillating movement. A fuse is also provided.
The invention relates to a method for shot pattern selection when combating targets with an impact system, whereas the following method steps are included; i.) estimating the position of the target, ii.) estimating the speed of the target, iii.) categorizing the type of target, iv.) selecting the type of shot pattern, v.) firing projectiles based on the selected shot pattern. The invention further relates to a fire-control system and an impact system.
The present invention concerns a method for producing a muzzle brake for a barrel, characterized in that the method includes the steps: i.) a muzzle brake (1) comprising at least one brake disc (3, 5) is assembled, ii.) a surface treatment area (4, 6) on the brake disc is surface treated with one of the following surface treatment methods; a.) sputtering, b.) melting, c.) HIP-cladding, d.) cold-deposition. The invention also concerns a muzzle brake, a firing barrel and a firing device.
The invention concerns a projectile (100), arranged with an obturator ring (1 ), intended to be fired from a weapon system with a barrel, where the obturator ring (1 ) is arranged with at least one obturator segment (2, 3) arranged with at least one slot (20), where the at leas one obturator segment (2, 3) is held together and retained in the projectile by means of an annular gasket (10) attached to the at least one obturator segment (2, 3). The invention further concerns a method for the manufacture of an obturator ring (1 ) and a method for the arrangement of an obturator ring (1) on a projectile.
The invention related to a method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target comprising at least one three dimensional model of a warhead and a three dimensional model of a target where the model of the warhead is adapted so that the weapon effect against the target for each fragment of the warhead is simulated.
F42B 12/02 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
F42B 12/22 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction
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Commercial lobbying services; Media relations services; Corporate communications services; Ordering services for third parties. Maintenance, servicing and repair of weapon systems; Maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles.
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Commercial lobbying services; Media relations services; Corporate communications services; Ordering services for third parties. Maintenance, servicing and repair of weapon systems; Maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles.
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MUZZLE BRAKE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MUZZLE BRAKE
The present invention concerns a method for manufacturing a muzzle brake for a barrel, characterized by the fact that the method includes the following steps: i.) a capsule assembly (60) is designed including a cavity, ii.) the powder is arranged in the cavity in the capsule assembly (60), iii.) the powder is pressed so that the powder and capsule assembly are joined together, iv.) excess material that covers the opening for outgoing gas flows is removed. The invention also concerns a muzzle brake, a firing barrel and a firing device.
B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
A method is provided for producing a component for a warhead, wherein the method involves the steps: i.) an inner shell is arranged on a tool, ii.) preshaped projectiles are arranged on the inner shell, iii.) powder is arranged to enclose the preshaped projectiles, iv.) the powder is pressed such that the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell are joined together, v.) the tool is removed from the component formed from the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell. A warhead and a projectile are also provided.
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
F42B 12/24 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction with grooves, recesses or other wall weakenings
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
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METHOD FOR SIMULATING WEAPON EFFECT AGAINST A SPECIFIC TARGET
The invention related to a method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target comprising at least one model of a warhead where the model of the warhead is adapted so that the weapon effect of the warhead is simulated as a volume. The invention further relates to a method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target comprising at least one model of a warhead and a computer program product.
The invention relates to a method for simultaneous blasting of projectiles where the following method steps are included; i.) calculating the position of the target, ii.) estimating the target's position, iii.) firing a first projectile at the target, iv.) firing a second projectile at the target, v.) braking the first projectile with a braking device arranged in the projectile, vi.) detonating the projectiles in a coordinated fashion based on an initiation signal. The invention furthermore consists of a fire-control system for directing fire against a target comprising at least one sensor, in order to measure the position of the target as a function of time. The invention furthermore consists of a combat system including a firing device.
The invention related to a method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target comprising at least one model of a warhead where the model of the warhead is adapted so that the weapon effect of the warhead is simulated as a volume. The invention further relates to a method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target comprising at least one model of a warhead and a computer program product.
A projectile for short firing ranges includes as a cylinder with a nose having a substantially flat surface arranged with a threaded socket allowing for the arrangement of, for example, a fuze a rear section designed with a substantially flat surface, as well as a projectile body arranged with energetic material enclosed by a casing.
The invention relates to a projectile (100, 100´, 100´´, 100´´´, 100´´´´) arranged with antenna, where the projectile is intended for launch in a launch device with a propellant charge in a barrel, where the projectile (100, 100´, 100´´, 100´´´, 100´´´´) is arranged with an antenna (110, 110´, 110´´) in the rear edge of the projectile (102) where the antenna is arranged behind any of or a combination of; i. a protective cap (120, 120´) which protects the antenna (110, 110´, 110´´) during the ejection phase in the barrel and which is removed when the projectile (100, 100´, 100´´, 100´´´, 100´´´´) has left the barrel, ii. a protection in the form of a molding compound arranged to protect the antenna (110, 110´, 110´´).
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 15/01 - Arrangements thereon for guidance or control
F42B 30/00 - Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used
F42B 10/00 - Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missilesArrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
H01Q 19/00 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic
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LAUNCHING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PROJECTILES IN A LAUNCHING DEVICE
A modular launching device for launching of projectiles with a propellant charge is provided where the projectile is arranged such that a detonator is arranged at a projectile body in the launching device and assembled together with at least one propellant charge in the launching device. A method of assembling projectiles in a launching device by using modules is also provided.
F41A 1/08 - Recoilless guns, i.e. guns having propulsion means producing no recoil
F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
F42B 30/00 - Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used
The invention relates to a barrel (10) for launching device (1), whereas the barrel (10) is arranged with a bore (20) for the launching of projectiles (100) with a propellant charge (110), whereas the barrel (10) is arranged with at least one cavity (12, 14, 16), whereas a substance for storing thermal energy is arranged in said at least one cavity (12, 14, 16). The invention further consists of an ejection device and a method for storing thermal energy in a barrel.
A fire control method against aerial targets flying toward a protection object when the position of the protection object is known includes measuring the position of the aerial target, estimating the position of the aerial target, estimating the velocity of the aerial target, predicting the future path of the aerial target from the estimated position of the aerial target and the estimated velocity of the aerial target, and deciding, on the basis of the predicted path, whether the aerial target i.) is incoming and thus a threat against the protection object, ii.) is passing by and thus not a threat to the protection object.
The invention concerns a projectile (100, 200, 200´) for launching from a launching device (1) with a propellant charge (110) in a barrel (10), where the projectile (100, 200, 200´) is arranged with a cross-section (20) in shape of a curve of constant width.
F42B 10/00 - Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missilesArrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
In a brake for detachable arrangement on projectiles, the brake is configured with a surface which is situated in the direction of travel of the projectile, where the surface is larger than a surface given by πR2-πr2, where R is the outer radius of the brake and r is the inner radius of the brake. A method for braking projectiles is also provided.
A plasma generator is provided for initiation of propellant charges in a weapons system, for example when launching projectiles from a barrel weapon, by electrical discharge between a rear electrode and a front electrode in a combustion chamber channel enclosed in a combustion chamber body and filled with filling gas, designed to ignite at least one propellant charge. An ammunition unit and a launching device including the plasma generator are also provided.
The invention concerns a barrel (10) for a launching device (1) for launching projectiles (100) with a propellant charge (110) where the barrel (10) is arranged with a cross-section (20) in the form of a curve of constant width. The invention further consists of a launching device and a method for firing a rotation-stabilized projectile from a barrel.
A method is provided to improve the impact point for at least one subsequent projectile fired towards a target, launched after an initial projectile, where the subsequent projectiles can alter their course, based on information on the previous projectiles' time of automatic detonation, to improve the ability to detect a target. A projectile and a fuse are also provided.
The invention concerns a projectile (1) outfitted with a target finder, intended to be fired from a launching device, comprising one or several fins (3) where the fins (3, 3´), upon being extended, cause the projectile (1) to be urged into a controlled oscillating movement. The invention also concerns a fuse.
F42B 10/14 - Stabilising arrangements using fins spread or deployed after launch, e.g. after leaving the barrel
F41G 7/00 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
F42B 10/00 - Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missilesArrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
This invention relates to a method for producing a warhead component comprised of an inner shell, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: i.) a first casing of a thermoplastic is arranged to enclose the inner shell, ii.) pre-formed projectiles are arranged between the first casing of thermoplastic and the inner shell, iii.) the first casing is heat-treated so that the first casing shrinks and fixes the pre-formed projectiles to the inner shell. The invention further relates to a warhead, to a projectile, and to a bomb.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
This invention relates to a method for producing a warhead component comprised of an inner shell, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: i.) a first casing of a thermoplastic is arranged to enclose the inner shell, ii.) pre-formed projectiles are arranged between the first casing of thermoplastic and the inner shell, iii.) the first casing is heat-treated so that the first casing shrinks and fixes the pre-formed projectiles to the inner shell. The invention further relates to a warhead, to a projectile, and to a bomb.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
The invention concerns a projectile (1) outfitted with a target finder (5), intended to be fired from a launching device, comprising one or several brake flaps (3, 3´) where the brake flaps (3, 3´), after their being extended, cause the projectile (1) to be arranged in a controlled oscillating movement. The invention also concerns a fuse.
F42B 10/00 - Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missilesArrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
F42B 10/14 - Stabilising arrangements using fins spread or deployed after launch, e.g. after leaving the barrel
A method is provided for calculating the bursting point of at least one projectile fired at a target object, involving measuring the position of the projectile, estimating the position of the projectile, estimating the speed of the projectile, measuring the position of the target object, estimating the position of the target object, estimating the speed of the target object, calculating optimal bursting points for the projectile based on the estimated position of the projectile, the estimated speed of the projectile, the estimated position of the target object and the estimated speed of the target object, and communicating the bursting points for the projectile to the projectile. A computer program, a computer system, and a weapons system are also provided.
The invention relates to a method for regulating the attachment of a parachute to a warhead where the parachute is attached to the warhead by at least one attachment point arranged on a first rotatable circular disc so that the attachment point is moved when the first rotatable circular disc is rotated. and thus affects the position and/or direction of the warhead relative to the parachute. The invention further relates to a warhead, as well as to a projectile provided with the warhead.
The invention concerns a canister (1,1'), which is arranged so as to encompass at least one submunition (10), which is to be housed in a projectile (100), where the canister (1, 1') is outfitted with at least one air brake (2) and at least one rotation brake (4). The invention furthermore comprises a projectile and a method.
A procedure for producing a warhead with controlled fragmentation includes manufacturing an inner shell and filling it with an explosive substance. The procedure further includes providing a net around the outer surface of the inner shell as well as depositing a material on and around the net. A warhead is produced by the procedure and includes an inner shell. A material applied to the warhead comprises weak points for guided fragmentation of the deposited material upon detonation of the warhead.
F42B 12/24 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction with grooves, recesses or other wall weakenings
A method for producing a warhead with directed blasting action involves the step of making an outer casing and arranging therein a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge. An insert whose shape corresponds to the shape of the cavity is arranged on the surface of the charge. The method furthermore involves the step of depositing a material on the insert in an additive manufacturing process. A warhead manufactured according to the method includes an outer casing, a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge, and an insert. A material is deposited on the insert.
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(1) Simulation software; Application simulation software; Simulators for simulating the operation of weapons; Science software (1) Computer software consultancy; Configuration of computer software; Computer programming and software design; Computer systems integration services; Research in the field of computer programs and software; Advisory services relating to the use of computer software; Technical consultancy relating to the application and use of computer software
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Simulation software; Application simulation software; Simulators for simulating the operation of weapons; Science software. Computer software consultancy; Configuration of computer software; Computer programming and software design; Computer systems integration services; Research in the field of computer programs and software; Advisory services relating to the use of computer software; Technical consultancy relating to the application and use of computer software.
The invention relates to a projectile for short firing ranges, where the projectile is designed as a cylinder with a nose having a substantially flat surface arranged with a threaded socket allowing for the arrangement of, for example, a fuze a rear section designed with a substantially flat surface, as well as a projectile body arranged with energetic material enclosed by a casing.
The invention relates to a modular launching device (1) for launching of projectiles (100) with a propellant charge (10) where the projectile (100) is arranged such that a detonator (20) is arranged at a projectile body (50) in the launching device (1) and assembled together with at least one propellant charge (10) in the launching device (1). Moreover, the invention relates to a method of assembling projectiles in a launching device by using modules.
F41A 9/00 - Feeding or loading of ammunitionMagazinesGuiding means for the extracting of cartridges
F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
F42B 5/18 - Caseless ammunitionCartridges having combustible cases
F42B 5/38 - Separately-loaded propellant charges, e.g. cartridge bags
The invention relates to a modular launching device (1) for launching of projectiles (100) with a propellant charge (10) where the projectile (100) is arranged such that a detonator (20) is arranged at a projectile body (50) in the launching device (1) and assembled together with at least one propellant charge (10) in the launching device (1). Moreover, the invention relates to a method of assembling projectiles in a launching device by using modules.
F41A 9/00 - Feeding or loading of ammunitionMagazinesGuiding means for the extracting of cartridges
F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
F42B 5/18 - Caseless ammunitionCartridges having combustible cases
F42B 5/38 - Separately-loaded propellant charges, e.g. cartridge bags
An optical module for an independent line of sight is capable of being arranged on a sight unit. The optical module contains at least a first mirror and at least a movably arranged second mirror. A method for converting an existing weapon station into a weapon station with an independent line of sight, a sight unit arranged with an optical module, and a weapon station embodied with a sight unit, wherein an optical module is arranged on the sight unit, are also provided.
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
F41G 3/22 - Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
The present invention relates to a method for producing a component for a warhead, wherein the method involves the steps: i.) an inner shell is arranged on a tool, ii.) preshaped projectiles are arranged on the inner shell, iii.) powder is arranged to enclose the preshaped projectiles, iv.) the powder is pressed such that the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell are joined together, v.) the tool is removed from the component formed from the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell. The invention further relates to a warhead and a projectile.
F42B 12/22 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a method for producing a component for a warhead, wherein the method involves the steps: i.) an inner shell is arranged on a tool, ii.) preshaped projectiles are arranged on the inner shell, iii.) powder is arranged to enclose the preshaped projectiles, iv.) the powder is pressed such that the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell are joined together, v.) the tool is removed from the component formed from the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell. The invention further relates to a warhead and a projectile.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
F42B 12/22 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction
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The present invention includes a fire control method against aerial targets flying toward a protection object when the position of the protection object is known, the following method steps being included: measure the position of the aerial target, estimate the position of the aerial target, estimate the velocity of the aerial target, predict the future path of the aerial target from the estimated position of the aerial target and the estimated velocity of the aerial target, decide, on the basis of the predicted path, whether the aerial target i.) is incoming and thus a threat against the protection object, ii.) is passing by and thus not a threat to the protection object.
The present invention includes a fire control method against aerial targets flying toward a protection object when the position of the protection object is known, the following method steps being included: measure the position of the aerial target, estimate the position of the aerial target, estimate the velocity of the aerial target, predict the future path of the aerial target from the estimated position of the aerial target and the estimated velocity of the aerial target, decide, on the basis of the predicted path, whether the aerial target i.) is incoming and thus a threat against the protection object, ii.) is passing by and thus not a threat to the protection object.
The invention relates to a plasma generator (1) for initiation of propellant charges in a weapons system, for example when launching projectiles from a barrel weapon, by electrical discharge between a rear electrode (22) and a front electrode (21) in a combustion chamber channel (3) enclosed in a combustion chamber body (30) and filled with filling gas, designed to ignite at least one propellant charge (11). The invention also relates to an ammunition unit and a launching device comprising said plasma generator.
The invention relates to a brake (10, 20, 30, 40, 50) for detachable arrangement on projectiles, characterized in that the brake is configured with a surface (X1, X1', X2, X2', X3, X4, X5) which is situated in the direction of travel of the projectile, where the surface (X1, X1', X2, X2', X3, X4, X5) is larger than a surface (X) given by πR2-πr2, where R is the outer radius of the brake (R1, R1', R2, R2', R3, R4, R5) and r is the inner radius (r1, r1', r2, r2', r3, r4, r5) of the brake. The invention furthermore consists of a method for braking projectiles.
A payload container for providing a horizontal dispersion pattern of sub-projectiles suitable for combatting surface targets is in the form of a cylinder and includes at least two sub-projectiles arranged in a core enclosed by a container wall, wherein the sub-projectiles are linearly disposed. In addition, a projectile and use of the same include at least one payload container or a plurality of sequentially arranged payload containers displaced by a displacement angle relative to each other. The displacement angle is predetermined in such way so that the sub-projectiles are vertically lined at the time when the mechanical force from the carrier shell disappears and the sub-projectiles are spread to the left and to the right, providing a horizontal dispersion pattern.
The invention is a method to improve the impact point for at least one subsequent projectile fired towards a target, launched after an initial projectile, where the subsequent projectiles can alter their course, based on information on the previous projectiles' time of automatic detonation, to improve the ability to detect a target. The invention also consists of a projectile and a fuse.
The invention is a method to improve the impact point for at least one subsequent projectile fired towards a target, launched after an initial projectile, where the subsequent projectiles can alter their course, based on information on the previous projectiles' time of automatic detonation, to improve the ability to detect a target. The invention also consists of a projectile and a fuse.
The invention comprises a method for calculating the bursting point of at least one projectile fired at a target object, involving the following method steps: measuring the position of the projectile, estimating the position of the projectile, estimating the speed of the projectile, measuring the position of the target object, estimating the position of the target object, estimating the speed of the target object, calculating optimal bursting points for the projectile based on the estimated position of the projectile, the estimated speed of the projectile, the estimated position of the target object and the estimated speed of the target object, and communicating the bursting points for the projectile to the projectile. The invention furthermore comprises a computer program, a computer system, and a weapons system.
The invention comprises a method for calculating the bursting point of at least one projectile fired at a target object, involving the following method steps: measuring the position of the projectile, estimating the position of the projectile, estimating the speed of the projectile, measuring the position of the target object, estimating the position of the target object, estimating the speed of the target object, calculating optimal bursting points for the projectile based on the estimated position of the projectile, the estimated speed of the projectile, the estimated position of the target object and the estimated speed of the target object, and communicating the bursting points for the projectile to the projectile. The invention furthermore comprises a computer program, a computer system, and a weapons system.
An autonomous weapon system for improved guidance of a projectile for homing a target includes a guided projectile including at least one sensor and a carrier projectile and at least one guidance and reconnaissance unit including a transmitter for communication via light. The system uses emitted light for both positioning and communication of target coordinates which provides an accurate and cost effective system for combatting point and surface targets by indirect fire.
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A tail portion for a fin-stabilized projectile includes at least two deployable fins, which are inclined. The fins are arranged in at least two sections, which are arranged adjacent to another in the axial direction.
A holding device and method for decreasing the contact-impact event on sub-projectiles when fired from a barrel, cylinder, carrier shell or the like includes a core and at least two legs that at least partially enclose at least one sub-projectile each. When a projectile is fired from a barrel or the like the sub-projectiles load the legs of the device which are deformed and open up and release the sub-projectiles in a controlled manner without tumbling which leads them to hit and penetrate their target with the short-side. A holding device including sub-projectiles and a projectile including the holding device are also provided.
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A fuse is provided with a reversible airbrake intended for a projectile, wherein the airbrake is arranged such that errors which occur in the flight path of the projectile can be corrected by performing one or more extensions and retractions of the airbrake. The airbrake includes at least two braking surfaces symmetrically arranged each behind a respective protective device arranged on the casing surface of the fuse, wherein the brake surfaces can be extended and retracted in a rotational direction behind the at least two protective devices via a twist shaft arranged centrally in the fuse.
A warhead includes an outer casing and an inner shell, which delimits a central space for an explosive substance. The inner shell receives a series of preformed elements, which are arranged in contact with the outer side of the inner shell. The inner shell is arranged for a controlled fragmentation upon a detonation of the explosive substance. The preformed elements are arranged with a surface contact against the inner shell.
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A method for producing a warhead with directed blasting action involves the step of making an outer casing and arranging therein a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge. An insert (9) whose shape corresponds to the shape of the cavity is arranged on the surface of the charge. The method furthermore involves the step of depositing a material (10a, 10b) on the insert (9) in an additive manufacturing process. A warhead manufactured according to the method comprises an outer casing, a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge, and an insert (9). A material (10a, 10b) is deposited on the insert (9).
A procedure for producing a warhead (4) with controlled fragmentation comprising the step that an inner shell (1) is manufactured and filled with an explosive substance. The procedure further comprises the steps of providing a net (5) around 5 the outer surface of the inner shell (1) as well as depositing a material (8) on and around the net (5). A warhead is produced by the procedure and comprises an inner shell (1). A material (8) applied to the warhead (4) comprises weak points for guided fragmentation of the 0 deposited material (8) upon detonation of the warhead (4).
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A procedure for producing a warhead (4) with controlled fragmentation comprising the step that an inner shell (1) is manufactured and filled with an explosive substance. The procedure further comprises the steps of providing a net (5) around 5 the outer surface of the inner shell (1) as well as depositing a material (8) on and around the net (5). A warhead is produced by the procedure and comprises an inner shell (1). A material (8) applied to the warhead (4) comprises weak points for guided fragmentation of the 0 deposited material (8) upon detonation of the warhead (4).
F42B 12/24 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction with grooves, recesses or other wall weakenings
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A method for producing a warhead with directed blasting action involves the step of making an outer casing and arranging therein a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge. An insert (9) whose shape corresponds to the shape of the cavity is arranged on the surface of the charge. The method furthermore involves the step of depositing a material (10a, 10b) on the insert (9) in an additive manufacturing process. A warhead manufactured according to the method comprises an outer casing, a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge, and an insert (9). A material (10a, 10b) is deposited on the insert (9).
A projectile with selectable angle of attack for increased impact on a target includes an active charge and controllable initiation device for initiation of the active charge, wherein the projectile also includes at least one side-acting impulse motor for tilting the projectile relative to its trajectory from a substantially vertical position, in which the front face of the projectile is directed toward the target, into a more horizontal position, in which the outer surface of the projectile is directed toward the target.
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88.
Attachment arrangement for a gun module on a carrier
An attachment arrangement for a gun module of a carrier, such as a vehicle, a craft, or a structure fixedly mounted on a foundation, including, fixedly mounted on the carrier, a carrier frame. The carrier frame has at least two elongated frame portions, and the attachment arrangement includes an intermediate beam, on which the gun module is arranged. A subframe is arranged on the carrier frame, and a pair of interacting mounting plates are arranged on the subframe and the intermediate beam respectively. A weapons system includes an attachment arrangement and a superstructure module having storage spaces on top of the subframe.
The invention relates to a brake assembly (100) to enable the braking of a projectile on its trajectory, comprising at least two brake flaps (5, 6), wherein the two brake flaps are formed by an upper brake flap (5) and a lower brake flap (6), arranged at different positions in the axial direction of the projectile, such that the full span (L-L), where the full span is the distance (L-L) between the outer edge of the upper brake flap (5) and the outer edge of the lower brake flap (6) when the brake flaps (5, 6) are situated in the fully unfolded condition, is greater than twice the projectile diameter (D-D). Moreover, the invention relates to a detonator with the described brake assembly, a method of controlling the longitudinal dispersion, and a projectile with the described detonator.
Shell (1) for firing from a barrel, said shell (1) comprises a shell body (2) comprising at least two warheads (8) axially arranged one after another in the shell body (2), said warheads (8) comprising explosive charges (12) arranged for shaped charge effect in the direction of travel of the shell (1). The shell is (1) is arranged to provide the smallest possible radial dispersion of fragments when engaging a target to prevent damages to the civilian population and to civilian equipment. Characteristic for the shell (1) is that the shell body (2) also comprises an ejecting device (13) for ejecting the warheads (8) from the shell body (2) in accordance in a determined time sequence in the direction of travel of the shell (1), and an initiating device (14) for initiating the explosive charges (12) of the warheads (8) in accordance with determined time sequence.
F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
F42B 12/62 - Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile
91.
SHELL WITH MULTIPLE WARHEADS AND A FIRING PROCEDURE THEREFORE
Shell (1) for firing from a barrel, said shell (1) comprises a shell body (2) comprising at least two warheads (8) axially arranged one after another in the shell body (2), said warheads (8) comprising explosive charges (12) arranged for shaped charge effect in the direction of travel of the shell (1). The shell is (1) is arranged to provide the smallest possible radial dispersion of fragments when engaging a target to prevent damages to the civilian population and to civilian equipment. Characteristic for the shell (1) is that the shell body (2) also comprises an ejecting device (13) for ejecting the warheads (8) from the shell body (2) in accordance in a determined time sequence in the direction of travel of the shell (1), and an initiating device (14) for initiating the explosive charges (12) of the warheads (8) in accordance with determined time sequence.
F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
F42B 12/62 - Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile
92.
PROCEDURE FOR DIRECTIONAL WARHEAD AND WARHEAD THEREFOR
The present invention relates to a procedure and to a warhead (1) for accomplishing an increased effect at or after penetration of a protection, in which warhead (1) a minimum of two explosive charges (3, 4), a forward placed explosive charge (3) and a rear placed explosive charge (4) are arranged after each other in the warhead's (1) direction of effect A where each rear placed explosive charge (4) separates from each forward placed explosive charge (3) by an intermediate spacer (9) and a confinement element (10) for deflection of a rearward shock effect C generated at initiation. Characterizing is that the confinement element (10) is arranged on the forward explosive charge's (3) rear confinement surface and integrates with the explosive charge (3).
The present invention relates to a procedure and to a warhead (1) for accomplishing an increased effect at or after penetration of a protection, in which warhead (1) a minimum of two explosive charges (3, 4), a forward placed explosive charge (3) and a rear placed explosive charge (4) are arranged after each other in the warhead's (1) direction of effect A where each rear placed explosive charge (4) separates from each forward placed explosive charge (3) by an intermediate spacer (9) and a confinement element (10) for deflection of a rearward shock effect C generated at initiation. Characterizing is that the confinement element (10) is arranged on the forward explosive charge's (3) rear confinement surface and integrates with the explosive charge (3).
fill, wherein the method comprises the following steps: —pre formation of the cavities (5) in the warhead shell (4), —arrangement of at least one projectile (7) in each pre formed cavities (5), —filling of filler material or agent (8) in the cavities (5) so that the cavities (5) are filled, —treatment of the filler material or agent (8) so that the filler material or agent (8) forms a connected structure vid high adhesiveness to the projectiles (7) and to the walls of the cavity (5). The invention further relates to a pre fragmented warhead.
F42B 12/22 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
The invention relates to method for pre-fragmentation of a warhead (1) comprising a warhead body (2), an explosive charge (6), and a warhead shell (4) with the density pSheii/ wherein the warhead shell (4) comprises pre-formed cavities (5), where each cavity (5) comprises at least one pre-formed projectile (7) with the density ppr0j and filler material or agent (8) with the density pfm, wherein the method comprises the following steps (in an arbitrary order) : - pre-formation of the cavities (5) in the warhead shell (4), - arrangement of at least one projectile (7) in each pre-formed cavities (5), - filling of filler material or agent (8) in the cavities (5) so that the cavities (5) are filled, - treatment of the filler material or agent (8) so that the filler material or agent (8) forms a connected structure with high adhesiveness to the projectiles (7) and to the walls of the cavity (5). The invention further relates to a pre-fragmented warhead.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
F42B 12/24 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction with grooves, recesses or other wall weakenings
97.
AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEM FOR GUIDANCE AND COMBAT ASSESSMENT
The present invention provides an autonomous weapon system (1) for improved guidance of a projectile for homing a target, the system (1) comprises a guided projectile (3) comprising at least one sensor (33) and a carrier projectile (2) and at least one guidance and reconnaissance unit (A) comprising a transmitter (11) for communication via light. The system use emitted light for both positioning and communication of target coordinates which provides an accurate and cost effective system for combatting point and surface targets by indirect fire.
F41G 9/00 - Systems for controlling missiles or projectiles, not provided for elsewhere
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F42B 12/62 - Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile
98.
Method and arrangement for modifying a separable projectile
A method for modifying a separable projectile between a test embodiment or an effect embodiment includes detaching the front projectile body from the rear projectile body, arranging a payload container in the front projectile body where the payload container comprises measuring equipment or an effect part, and fitting the front projectile body to the rear projectile body by way of a belt. A separable projectile which can be modified between a test embodiment and an effect embodiment is also provided.
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A warhead (1) comprises an outer casing (8) and an inner shell (7), which delimits a central space (5,6) for an explosive substance. The inner shell (7) receives a series of preformed elements (9), which are arranged in contact with the outer side of the inner shell (7). The inner shell (7) is arranged for a controlled fragmentation upon a detonation of the explosive substance. The preformed elements (9) are arranged with a surface contact against the inner shell (7).
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A warhead (1) comprises an outer casing (8) and an inner shell (7), which delimits a central space (5,6) for an explosive substance. The inner shell (7) receives a series of preformed elements (9), which are arranged in contact with the outer side of the inner shell (7). The inner shell (7) is arranged for a controlled fragmentation upon a detonation of the explosive substance. The preformed elements (9) are arranged with a surface contact against the inner shell (7).
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