DE102018128517A1 - Remote-controlled weapon station and method for operating a remote-controlled weapon station - Google Patents

Abstract

A remote-controlled weapon station is proposed, in which the weapon and the sensor device for target detection are rigidly connected. The sensor device comprises at least one camera and a laser range finder for determining a target distance. Furthermore, the weapon station comprises a tracking device for tracking a line of sight of the laser rangefinder onto the target object by means of a specific attachment and a specific lead, and a displacement unit for displacing a center area of the target area recorded by the camera as a function of the specific attachment and the specific lead that the image of the target object is displayed in a center area of the shifted center area.

Description

The present invention relates to a remote-controlled weapon station with a weapon, which is mounted in a mount in azimuth and elevation in order to combat a target object and a sensor device rigidly connected to the weapon for target detection. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a military vehicle with such a remote-controlled weapon station and a method for operating such a remote-controlled weapon station.

Military vehicles, such as ships or land vehicles, are often equipped with a weapon which is arranged on the outer shell of the vehicle and which is mounted in a mount in azimuth and elevation. Such mountings are often designed as remote-controlled weapon stations, which can be operated from the ballistic protected interior of the vehicle.

The technical field relates only to those remote-controlled weapon stations in which the weapon and the sensor device for target detection are rigidly connected. The line of fire (LOF) and the line of sight (LOS) of the sensor device are thus also conventionally rigidly coupled.

The rigid coupling of weapon and sensor device has advantages in terms of cost, weight and volume compared to a solution in which the sensor device and the weapon are decoupled in such a way that both can be moved independently of one another. This requires two separate movement systems and corresponding controls, which result in the higher costs, the higher volume and the higher weight.

Against this background, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved remote-controlled weapon station.

• eine Waffe, welche zur Anrichtung auf eine Schusslinie in einer Lafette in Azimut und Elevation richtbar gelagert ist, zur Bekämpfung eines Zielobjekts,
• eine mit der Waffe starr verbundene Sensor-Einrichtung aufweisend eine Anzahl von Kameras zur Aufnahme eines Zielbereichs der Waffe und einen Laserentfernungsmesser zur Bestimmung einer Zielentfernung des Zielobjekts,
• ein mit den Kameras gekoppeltes Anzeigesystem zur optischen Darstellung eines Mittenbereichs des aufgenommenen Zielbereichs der Waffe und eines Bildes des Zielobjekts innerhalb des Mittenbereichs,
• eine Erfassungs-Einheit zur Bestimmung von Aufsatz und Vorhalt zur Anrichtung der Waffe,
• einen durch ein Steuersignal ansteuerbaren Antrieb zur Anrichtung der Waffe auf die Schusslinie,
• eine Steuer-Einheit zum Bereitstellen des Steuersignals in Abhängigkeit des bestimmten Aufsatzes, des bestimmten Vorhalts und der bestimmten Zielentfernung,
• eine Nachführ-Einrichtung zur Nachführung einer Sichtlinie des Laserentfernungsmessers auf das Zielobjekt mittels des bestimmten Aufsatzes und des bestimmten Vorhalts, und
• eine Verschiebe-Einheit zum Verschieben des Mittenbereichs in Abhängigkeit des bestimmten Aufsatzes und des bestimmten Vorhalts derart, dass das Bild des Zielobjekts in einem Zentrumbereich des verschobenen Mittenbereichs dargestellt wird.

According to a first aspect, a remote-controlled weapon station is proposed, which has:

• a weapon, which is mounted in a gun mount in azimuth and elevation for aiming at a firing line, to combat a target object,
• a sensor device rigidly connected to the weapon, comprising a number of cameras for recording a target area of the weapon and a laser range finder for determining a target distance of the target object,
• a display system coupled to the cameras for the optical representation of a center area of the recorded target area of the weapon and an image of the target object within the center area,
• a detection unit for determining the attachment and lead for setting up the weapon,
• a drive which can be controlled by a control signal for aiming the weapon at the firing line,
• a control unit for providing the control signal depending on the specific attachment, the specific lead and the specific target distance,
• a tracking device for tracking a line of sight of the laser range finder on the target object by means of the specific attachment and the specific lead, and
• a shift unit for shifting the center area in dependence on the specific attachment and the specific lead such that the image of the target object is displayed in a center area of the shifted center area.

The remote-controlled weapon station is arranged in particular on a military vehicle. The military vehicle is, for example, a land vehicle. For example, the command center of the land vehicle comprises a fire control computer, by means of which the weapon station can be operated remotely. The weapon is, for example, a machine gun, for example of the 7.62 mm x 51 mm caliber.

In particular, the sensor device is arranged in a housing which is flanged to a housing of the weapon.

The sensor device is set up for target clarification and comprises a number of cameras, for example day vision cameras and / or thermal imaging cameras, the laser range finder and / or laser illuminators. The sensor device can also be referred to as a spotter device or spotter. The weapon can also be called a shooter device.

The images provided by the cameras to the display system for the recorded target area and the image of the target object are, in particular, camera data, which are preferably designed as video data or video images. As explained above, the displayed video image is compensated for by shifting the center area to be output on the received video images by the corresponding attachment and lead values.

The central area is in particular only a section of the recorded target area Weapon, which is arranged around a center of the recorded target area.

For example, the target object is an enemy military vehicle, such as an enemy truck.

The display system includes in particular a screen, for example a touchscreen, and a user interface with input means for entering commands for the display system. The display system is connected to the number of cameras that record the surroundings of the weapon.

The rigid coupling of the firing line of the weapon and the line of sight of the sensor device, which actually results from the rigid connection of the sensor device to the weapon, is achieved by the tracking device for the laser rangefinder and by the displacement unit for the center area indicated by the user the target area or cameras captured advantageously decoupled.

As a result, the firing line of the sensor device can be set independently of the firing line, in particular independently of the firing line that has been fired, although the rigid coupling of the weapon and sensor device is given for reasons of cost, weight and volume for the present weapon station.

If, as in the present case, the firing line is set up or set up with attachment and lead, for example on the basis of distance data, dynamic target data such as distance and target movement, and environmental data such as wind and temperature, the line of sight of the laser rangefinder with the aid of the tracking device, for example comprising a mirror and a piezo actuator to correct the determined attachment and lead values back, in particular to ensure a continuous distance measurement.

According to one embodiment, the shifting unit is set up to shift the center area in dependence on the specific attachment and the specific lead such that the image of the target object is shown in the center of the shifted center area, that is, it is output for the operator.

According to a further embodiment, the displacement unit is implemented using software.

According to a further embodiment, the tracking device has at least one mirror and a piezo actuator, which can be controlled by means of a control signal, for actuating the mirror.

A plurality of mirrors can also be provided, which is controlled by a piezo actuator or a plurality of piezo actuators.

According to a further embodiment, the remotely controllable weapon station comprises a control unit which is set up to provide the control signal as a function of the specific attachment and the specific provision.

The control signal thus includes the above-mentioned correction values for attachment and lead.

According to a further embodiment, the tracking device is set up to track the line of sight of the laser range finder on the target object depending on the specific attachment, the specific lead, the specific target distance and acquired auxiliary data when aiming the weapon at the firing line.

In particular, by using the auxiliary data as input parameters for tracking the line of sight of the laser range finder, the accuracy of the tracking can advantageously be increased.

According to a further embodiment, the shifting unit is set up to shift the center area depending on the specific attachment, the specific provision, the specific target distance and the acquired auxiliary data when aiming the weapon at the firing line.

By using the auxiliary data as input parameters for the displacement unit, the accuracy of the displacement can advantageously be increased.

According to a further embodiment, the detection unit is also set up to detect the auxiliary data, which include ballistic data, navigation data and / or environmental data.

The ballistic data can relate, for example, to ammunition-related shot boards. The ballistic data can also include weapon-specific parameters. The navigation data can, for example, be GPS-based and made available via a bus, when the weapon station is installed on a vehicle via a CAN bus of the vehicle.

The environmental data can be, for example, air pressure, air humidity, temperature and / or include a wind force. As stated, the weapon station can also be mounted on a vehicle in embodiments.

In exemplary embodiments, the weapon station is mounted on a vehicle. In such a case, the auxiliary data can also include vehicle-specific parameters, such as a speed of the vehicle, a global position of the vehicle and / or a direction of travel of the vehicle.

According to a further embodiment, the remotely controllable weapon station comprises a tracker unit, which is set up to record and track the target object while providing tracking data, the display system being set up to display the image of the target object in the center area as a function of the provided tracking data .

According to a further embodiment, the sensor device has a number N of laser illuminators, with each of the N laser illuminators being assigned a tracking unit which is set up to depend on a line of sight of the associated laser illuminator on the target object of the specific essay and the specific budget The laser illuminator can also be called a laser pointer.

The respective unit, for example the displacement unit or the control unit, can be implemented in terms of hardware and / or software. In the case of a hardware implementation, the respective unit can be designed as a device or as part of a device, for example as a computer or as a microprocessor or as a fire control computer. In the case of a software implementation, the respective unit can be designed as a computer program product, as a function, as a routine, as part of a program code or as an executable object.

According to a second aspect, a military vehicle is proposed which has a number N of remote-controlled weapon stations according to the first aspect, with N> 1.

The military vehicle is, for example, a land vehicle, such as a tank, in particular a remote-controlled tank.

• Erfassen von Aufsatz und Vorhalt, Bestimmen der Zielentfernung sowie Bereitstellen des Steuersignals für den Antrieb in Abhängigkeit des bestimmten Aufsatzes, des bestimmten Vorhalts und der bestimmten Zielentfernung,
• Ansteuern des Antriebs zur Anrichtung der Waffe auf die Schusslinie mittels des bereitgestellten Steuersignals,
• Nachführen einer Sichtlinie des Laserentfernungsmessers auf das Zielobjekt mittels des bestimmten Aufsatzes und des bestimmten Vorhalts bei der Anrichtung der Waffe auf die Schusslinie mittels einer Nachführ-Einrichtung, und
• Verschieben des Mittenbereichs in Abhängigkeit des bestimmten Aufsatzes und des bestimmten Vorhalts bei der Anrichtung der Waffe auf die Schusslinie mittels einer Verschiebe-Einheit derart, dass das Bild des Zielobjekts in einem Zentrumbereich des verschobenen Mittenbereichs dargestellt wird

According to a third aspect, a method for operating a remote-controlled weapon station with a weapon, which is mounted in azimuth and elevation for aiming at a firing line in a mount, for combating a target object, comprising a sensor device rigidly connected to the weapon of cameras for recording a target area of the weapon and a laser range finder for determining a target distance of the target object, a display system coupled to the cameras for the optical display of a center area of the recorded target area of the weapon and an image of the target object within the center area and a drive which can be controlled by a control signal Direction of the weapon proposed on the line of fire. The process includes the following steps:

• Detection of attachment and lead, determination of the target distance and provision of the control signal for the drive depending on the specific attachment, the specific lead and the specific target distance,
• Triggering the drive to aim the weapon at the firing line by means of the control signal provided,
• Tracking a line of sight of the laser rangefinder onto the target object by means of the specific attachment and the specific lead when the weapon is aimed at the firing line by means of a tracking device, and
• Moving the center area in dependence on the specific attachment and the specific provision when aiming the weapon at the firing line by means of a shifting unit such that the image of the target object is shown in a center area of the shifted center area

The embodiments and features described for the proposed weapon station apply accordingly to the proposed method.

According to a fourth aspect, a computer program product is proposed which causes the method according to the third aspect to be carried out on a program-controlled device.

A computer program product, such as a computer program means, for example as a storage medium, e.g. Memory card, USB stick, CD-ROM, DVD, or in the form of a downloadable file from a server in a network. This can be done, for example, in a wireless communication network by transmitting a corresponding file with the computer program product or the computer program means.

Further possible implementations of the invention also include combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with reference to the exemplary embodiments that are not explicitly mentioned. The expert will also consider individual aspects as improvements or Add additions to the respective basic form of the invention.

Further possible implementations of the invention also include combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with reference to the exemplary embodiments that are not explicitly mentioned. The person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the invention.

• 1 zeigt ein schematisches Blockschaltbild eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer fernbedienbaren Waffenstation;
• 2 zeigt ein schematisches Blockschaltbild eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer Sensor-Einrichtung der fernbedienbaren Waffenstation nach 1;
• 3 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht eines aufgenommenen Zielbereichs der Waffe der fernbedienbaren Waffenstation nach 1;
• 4A - 4C zeigen ein Beispiel für ein Verschieben des Mittenbereichs des aufgenommenen Zielbereichs bei der Anrichtung der Waffe auf die Schusslinie; und
• 5 zeigt ein schematisches Ausführungsbeispiel einer starren Verbindung zwischen der Sensor-Einrichtung und der Waffe der fernbedienbaren Waffenstation nach 1; und
• 6 zeigt ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Verfahrens zum Betreiben einer fernbedienbaren Waffenstation.

The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of preferred exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached figures.

• 1 shows a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of a remote-controlled weapon station;
• 2nd shows a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of a sensor device of the remotely controllable weapon station 1 ;
• 3rd shows a schematic view of a recorded target area of the weapon of the remote-controlled weapon station according to 1 ;
• 4A - 4C show an example of a shift of the center area of the recorded target area when aiming the weapon on the line of fire; and
• 5 shows a schematic embodiment of a rigid connection between the sensor device and the weapon of the remote-controlled weapon station 1 ; and
• 6 shows a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a method for operating a remote-controlled weapon station.

In the figures, elements that are the same or have the same function have been provided with the same reference numerals, unless stated otherwise.

An embodiment of the remote-controlled weapon station is described below with reference to FIG 1 to 4C explained. The 1 a schematic block diagram of the remote-controlled weapon station 1 .

The remote controlled weapon station 1 includes a weapon 2nd to combat a target object, which is in a carriage 3rd is stored in azimuth and elevation. The remote controlled weapon station 1 is installed in particular on a military vehicle. The military vehicle can have a plurality of remote-controlled weapon stations 1 include. The military vehicle is, for example, a land vehicle.

A sensor device 4th (please refer 1 such as 5 ) is with the weapon 2nd rigidly connected. The sensor device 4th has a number of cameras 5 , 6 (please refer 2nd ) to record a target area Eg the weapon 2nd for determining essay A and lead V and a laser rangefinder 7 to determine a target distance ZE of the target object ZO on. The 2nd a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the sensor device 4th to 1 . In the example of 2nd includes the sensor device 4th a thermal imaging camera 5 , a day vision camera 6 , a laser rangefinder 7 , a laser illuminator 8th as well as another laser illuminator 9 .

As the 1 shows is a display system 10th with the sensor device 4th and thus with the cameras 5 , 6 coupled. The display system 10th is set up to provide a visual representation of a central area MB of the recorded target area Eg the weapon 2nd and a picture ZO of the target within the center area MB output (see 3rd ).

3rd further shows that the target object ZO within a center area CB of the middle area MB is pictured. The center area CB is a part of the middle area MB which is around the center of the center area MB is arranged.

As the 1 shows is the display system 10th for example part of an arrangement 13 , which can be arranged, for example, in a vehicle interior of a land vehicle. The order 13 also includes a fire control computer 12th . The fire control computer 12th the 1 assigns a control unit 14 as well as a registration unit 15 on. The registration unit 15 is set up the essay A as well as the lead V to be determined in particular from ballistic data.

The control unit 14 is then set up to provide a control signal S1 to control a drive 11 for the carriage 3rd to generate. The drive 11 is for pointing the weapon 2nd to the line of fire using the gun carriage 3rd set up.

The control unit 14 provides the control signal S1 depending on the particular essay A , the certain reserve V and that from the laser rangefinder 7 certain target distance ZE ready.

When pointing the gun 2nd on the line of fire by the control unit 14 and the one with the control unit 14 coupled drive 11 are a tracking facility 16 (please refer 2nd ) and a displacement unit 17th (please refer 1 ) active.

The tracking facility 16 according to 2nd is for tracking a line of sight of the Laser rangefinder 7 on the target object ZO set up. This tracking is dependent on the particular essay A and the certain reserve V carried out.

The tracking facility 16 includes at least one mirror 18th and a piezo actuator that can be controlled by means of a control signal 19th for actuating the at least one mirror 18th .

The fire control computer can do this 12th have a control unit (not shown). The control unit is set up for the control signal for the piezo actuator 19th depending on the particular essay A and the certain reserve V to provide.

As stated above, is during or during the firing of the weapon 2nd also the displacement unit 17th (please refer 1 ) active. The displacement unit 17th is especially implemented in software and part of the display system 10th . The displacement unit 17th is set up to the middle area MB depending on the particular essay A and the certain reserve V move so that the picture ZO of the target in the center area CB of the shifted center area MB is pictured.

The details show the 4A to 4C . The shows 4A the one from the cameras 5 , 6 or target area captured by one of the cameras Eg before setting up the gun 2nd . A partial section of the target area Eg , which is the central area MB of the target area Eg corresponds to that of the display system 10th issued to the user or operator. The 4A the output middle range MB , which focuses on the image (in stylized form) of the target object ZO shows. The target object ZO is recorded and tracked in particular by means of a tracker unit. For this purpose, the tracker unit provides tracking data. The display system 10th returns the image of the target object ZO especially in the middle area MB depending on the tracking data provided. In particular, there is the picture ZO of the target object by using the tracker unit always in the center of the center area MB . The middle area MB can also be used as region-off-interest (ROI) of the target area Eg , provided by the camera images KB , are referred to.

The shows further 4B the recorded target area Eg after straightening with attachment A and lead V . By shifting the target area Eg is according to 4B also the middle area MB which would be output to the operator. As a result, this will also be at the center of the center area MB arranged target object ZO postponed. Since this would be disadvantageous for the operator, the shifting unit corrects 17th this shift due to the direction of the weapon 2nd according to the 4C . 4C shows that the target area Eg according to 4B about essay A and lead V is shifted, but the shifting unit 17th shifts the middle area MB with the negative values -A and -V for attachment and lead. The displacement due to the direction of the weapon is therefore appropriate 4B for the middle range MB according to the 4C corrected. Consequently, the operator's virtual view of the target object is corrected such that the target object ZO is shown in the center of the center area.

Furthermore, both the tracking facility 16 as well as the shifting unit 17th preferably be set up not just the specific essay A and the specific lead V use as input parameters, but also those from the laser rangefinder 7 certain target distance ZE and collected auxiliary data. The auxiliary data can include ballistic data, navigation data and environmental data. The ballistic data can relate, for example, to ammunition-related shot boards. The ballistic data can also include weapon-specific parameters. The navigation data can, for example, be GPS-based and via a bus when the weapon station is installed 1 on a vehicle via a CAN bus of the vehicle.

The environmental data can include, for example, air pressure, air humidity, temperature and / or wind strength. As stated, the weapon station 1 may also be mounted on a vehicle in embodiments. In such a case, the auxiliary data can also include vehicle-specific parameters, such as a speed of the vehicle, a global position of the vehicle (for example the GPS position) and a direction of travel of the vehicle.

As the 2nd shows, the sensor device 4th also a number of laser illuminators 8th , 9 include. Without restricting generality, the sensor device has 4th the 2nd two laser illuminators 8th and 9 . Each of the laser illuminators 8th , 9 can be assigned to a tracking unit (not shown). The respective tracking unit is set up to be the line of sight of the assigned laser illuminator 8th , 9 on the target object ZO when setting up the weapon 2nd depending on the particular essay A and the certain reserve V track.

Furthermore, the 5 the rigid connection between the sensor device 4th and the weapon 2nd with a gun barrel 19th . The housing 20th (or outer skin) of the weapon 2nd and the housing 21st the sensor device 4th are by means of a flange 22 rigidly connected.

In 6 is a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a method for operating a remote-controlled weapon station 1 shown. The weapon station 1 has a gun 2nd to combat a target object ZO which are to be placed on a line of fire in a gun carriage 3rd is stored in azimuth and elevation. The weapon station 1 also has one with the weapon 2nd rigidly connected sensor device 4th having a number of cameras 6 , 7 to record the target area Eg the weapon 2nd and a laser rangefinder 7 to determine a target distance ZE of the target object ZO as well as one with the cameras 6 , 7 coupled display system 10th for the visual representation of a central area MB of the recorded target area Eg the weapon 2nd and an image of the target ZO within the middle range MB . Furthermore, is by a control signal S1 controllable drive 11 for the carriage 3rd to set up the weapon 2nd provided on the line of fire.

The procedure according to the 6 instructs the following steps 601 to 604 on.

In step 601 become essay A and lead V captured the target distance ZE is determined and the control signal S1 for the drive 11 will depend on the particular essay A , the certain reserve V and the specific target distance ZE provided.

In step 602 becomes the drive 11 to set up the weapon 2nd on the line of fire by means of the control signal provided S1 controlled.

In step S3 becomes a line of sight of the laser rangefinder 7 on the target object ZO by means of the particular essay A and the certain reserve V when setting up the weapon 2nd on the line of fire by means of a tracking device 16 updated.

In step 604 becomes the middle area MB depending on the particular essay A and the certain reserve V when setting up the weapon 2nd onto the line of fire by means of a displacement unit 17th shifted so that the image of the target ZO in a center area CB of the shifted center area MB is represented for the operator.

Although the present invention has been described on the basis of exemplary embodiments, it can be modified in many ways.

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Claims (15)

Remote-controlled weapon station (1) with: a weapon (2), which is mounted in azimuth and elevation for aiming at a firing line in a mount (3), to combat a target object (ZO), one rigidly connected to the weapon (2) Sensor device (4) comprising a number of cameras (5, 6) for recording a target area (ZB) of the weapon (2) and a laser range finder (7) for determining a target distance (ZE) of the target object (ZO), a display system (10) coupled to the cameras (5, 6) for the optical representation of a center area (MB) of the recorded target area (ZB) of the weapon (2) and an image of the target object (ZO) within the center area (MB), a detection -Unit (15) for determining attachment (A) and lead (V) for pointing the weapon (2), a drive (11) which can be controlled by a control signal (S1) for pointing the weapon (2) onto the firing line, a tax - Unit (14) for providing the control signal (S1) depending on the specific attachment (A), the specific lead (V) and the specific target distance (ZE), a tracking device (16) for tracking a line of sight of the laser range finder (7 ) to the target object (ZO) by means of the specific attachment (A) and the specific lead (V), and a shifting unit (17) for shifting the center area (MB) depending on the particular essay (A) and the specific lead ( V) such that the picture of the target object (ZO) is displayed in a center area (ZB) of the shifted center area (MB). Weapon station after Claim 1 , characterized in that the shifting unit (17) is set up to shift the center area (MB) in dependence on the specific attachment (A) and the specific lead (V) such that the image of the target object (ZO) is in the center of the shifted center area (MB) is displayed. Weapon station after Claim 1 or 2nd , characterized in that the displacement unit (17) is implemented by means of software. Weapon station according to one of the Claims 1 to 3rd , characterized in that the tracking device (16) has at least one mirror (18) and a piezo actuator (19) which can be controlled by means of an actuation signal for actuating the at least one mirror (18). Weapon station after Claim 4 , characterized by a control unit which is set up to provide the control signal as a function of the specific attachment (A) and the specific provision (V). Weapon station according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the tracking device (16) is set up to determine the line of sight of the laser range finder (7) on the target object (ZO) depending on the specific attachment (A), the specific lead (V), the specific target distance (ZE ) and from the recorded auxiliary data when aiming the weapon (2) on the line of fire. Weapon station according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the shifting unit (17) is set up to shift the center area (MB) depending on the specific attachment (A), the specific lead (V), the specific target distance (ZE) and acquired auxiliary data the aim of the weapon (2) on the line of fire. Weapon station after Claim 6 or 7 , characterized in that the detection unit (15) is also set up to detect the auxiliary data, which include ballistic data, navigation data and / or environmental data. Weapon station according to one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that a tracker unit is provided which is set up to detect and track the target object (ZO) while providing tracking data, the display system (10) being set up to display the image of the target object (ZO) in the middle area (MB) depending on the provided tracking data. Weapon station according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that the sensor device (4) has a number N of laser illuminators (8, 9), with each of the N laser illuminators (8, 9) being assigned a tracking unit which is set up for this purpose to track a line of sight of the assigned laser illuminator (8, 9) onto the target object (ZO) depending on the specific attachment (A) and the specific lead (V). Weapon station according to one of the Claims 1 to 10th , characterized in that the sensor device (4) is arranged in a housing (21) which is flanged to a housing (20) of the weapon (2). Military vehicle with a number M of remote-controlled weapon stations (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 11 , with M> 1. Military vehicle after Claim 12 , characterized in that the military vehicle is a land vehicle. Method for operating a remote-controlled weapon station (1) with a weapon (2), which is mounted in azimuth and elevation in a gun carriage (3) for aiming at a firing line, to combat a target (ZO), one with the weapon (2 ) rigidly connected sensor device (4) comprising a number of cameras (6, 7) for recording a target area (ZB) of the weapon (2) and a laser range finder (7) for determining a target distance (ZE) of the target object (ZO), a display system (10) coupled to the cameras (6, 7) for the optical display of a central area (MB) the recorded target area (ZB) of the weapon (2) and an image of the target object (ZO) within the center area (MB), and a drive (11) which can be controlled by a control signal (S1) for directing the weapon (2) onto the firing line, with: detection (601) of attachment (A) and lead (V), determination of the target distance (ZE) and provision of the control signal (S1) depending on the particular attachment (A), the particular lead (V) and the determined target distance ( ZE), actuation (602) of the drive (11) for directing the weapon (2) onto the firing line by means of the control signal (S1) provided, tracking (603) a line of sight of the laser range finder (7) onto the target object (ZO) by means of the determined Attachment (A) and the specific lead (V) when aiming the weapon (2) onto the firing line by means of a tracking device (16), and shifting (604) the center area (MB) depending on the specific attachment (A) and the certain reserve (V) at de r Alignment of the weapon (2) on the firing line by means of a displacement unit (17) such that the image of the target object (ZO) is displayed in a center area (ZB) of the shifted center area (MB). Computer program product which executes the method according to a program-controlled device Claim 14 prompted.

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