EP0187900B1 - Pilotless aircraft for fighting ground targets - Google Patents

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EP0187900B1
EP0187900B1 EP85113061A EP85113061A EP0187900B1 EP 0187900 B1 EP0187900 B1 EP 0187900B1 EP 85113061 A EP85113061 A EP 85113061A EP 85113061 A EP85113061 A EP 85113061A EP 0187900 B1 EP0187900 B1 EP 0187900B1
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Karl Rudolf
Adolf Weber
Heinrich Lükewille
Wilfried Röll
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
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    • F42B12/02Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/04Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type
    • F42B12/10Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with shaped or hollow charge
    • F42B12/14Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with shaped or hollow charge the symmetry axis of the hollow charge forming an angle with the longitudinal axis of the projectile

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  • the invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle for controlling ground targets according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • DE-A1 25 19 507 discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle, for example a rocket-powered missile, in which at least one projectile-forming charge is provided as a stationary combat charge.
  • the direction of action of the stationary charge selected in relation to a target is directly aimed at the target.
  • the target is fought, the entire missile is inevitably destroyed after the selected stationary charge has been shot down, so that only a single target has to be fought with the direct fire. If several selected targets must therefore be fought, a correspondingly large number of missiles is required.
  • the object of the invention is to combat ground targets, namely light and heavily armored targets, inexpensively and effectively by means of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
  • the stable approach of the aircraft for example a drone, is an ideal weapon platform with the advantages of reliable detection of the targets due to the low speed of the drone of approx. 250 to 300 km / h with an average attack altitude of approx. 70 m.
  • the targets are combated by projectile-forming charges that are stationary in the drone and arranged in the form of ejectable submunitions.
  • a target lies in the direction of action of the stationary charge arrangement, the ignition is possible without prior correction of the flight position. If, on the other hand, the target lies outside the direction of action of the cargo arrangement, a slight correction of the flight position (e.g. by rolling motion) is sufficient to combat the target.
  • the effectiveness of the drone is increased by the charge arrangement consisting of two or more axially ignitable P charges arranged in parallel. This ensures an increased likelihood of being hit and destroyed, especially for targets that are difficult to fight, such as battle tanks.
  • targets can be combated by a single drone by providing the drone with at least one "ammunition" that can be launched. After the release of one submunition, the drone is stabilized for the further detection of targets and the release of a second submunition or ignition of the stationary charges.
  • the drone Due to the "upwards" submunition, the drone has a high probability of acquisition at very low altitude. Due to the longer time span for the aerodynamic stabilization of the submunition with subsequent detection with a larger usable search radius and the triggering of the projectile-forming charge, the required probability of a hit is present.
  • the deployment area of armored units or other unmanned aerial vehicles can be combated cost-effectively by flying several drones in strips over the target area.
  • the multiple combat of a single target by several drones is largely excluded in a simple manner.
  • each of the projectile-forming charges carried by an aircraft is intended for a selectively different manner of delivery from the carrier, namely in the manner of submunition or in the manner with firing from the aircraft.
  • the choice of the type of delivery of the loads as submunition includes, in the presence of several loads, delivery combinations according to which the delivery is effected individually or in groups with time intervals or all loads at the same time.
  • a drone 1 with delta wings 2, 3 has a multi-part fuselage 4. 2 to 5 projectile-forming charges 35 in the form of stationary charges 6 to 8 and ejectable submunitions 9 to 11 are arranged in a bow section 5.
  • a detection device (not shown) for detecting a detection corridor 16 is accommodated in a subsequent section 15.
  • the upwardly ejectable submunition 9 is arranged in a central section 20 with the center of gravity 21.
  • a battle tank 30 is identified by the detection device with corresponding target data.
  • the submunition 9 is ejected from a container 32 via an ejection charge 31 and stabilized via a parachute 33. In a known manner, the submunition 9 executes a circular movement while hanging on the parachute 33.
  • An autonomous detection device of the submunition 9 triggers the projectile-forming charge 35 when the target is detected.
  • a target 40 which is subsequently detected, is combated by the projectile-forming charge 10.
  • a subsequently detected third target 45 is combated by the projectile-forming charge 6 arranged stationary in the drone.
  • the drone 1 is rotated about its main axis 46 by appropriate control maneuvers of the drone in the direction of arrow 47 to such an extent that the target 45 lies within the effective range of the projectile-forming charge 6.
  • the path of the projectile is designated 48.
  • the projectile-forming charges 6 to 8 are shown in the bow section 5 in a schematic representation.
  • Shock wave-reflecting insulating layers 51, 52 are arranged between said charges 6 to 8. This ensures that with simultaneous detonation of the projectile-forming charges 6 to 8, there is no mutual influence which could interfere with the projectile formation. With these charges it is provided that a target is combated by charges 6 to 8 at the same time. The detonation of the charges leads to the destruction of the bow section 5, which then leads to the drone 1 crashing.
  • the submunitions 9, which can be ejected downwards are arranged.
  • the underside of the drone 1 is designated 53 and the top 54.
  • the stationary charge 6 and the ejectable submunition 10 are accommodated in the bow section 5.
  • the ejectable submunition 9 is arranged in the fuselage section 4 in the area of the center of gravity 21.
  • the directions of action of the charge 6 and the submunition 10 are designated 41, 42.
  • ejectable submunitions 9 to 11 are arranged in the bow section 5 of the drone 1 and in the fuselage section 4.
  • two targets are to be combated, in that the first target is to be combated with the submunition 9 and the second target is to be combated simultaneously with the stationary charges 6 and 7.
  • a single charge can be arranged in the drone in a stationary and ejectable manner.
  • the stationary charges in the drone - viewed in the direction of flight - can also be arranged transversely at an angle to the vertical longitudinal plane.
  • the ejectable submunition can also be fired directly in the manner of a stationary charge.
  • the arrangement of the submunition in the drone with respect to the direction of action of the submunition depends on the type "aerodynamic" of the type of aerodynamic stabilization of the ejected submunition.
  • the submunition can therefore be arranged in the drone so that its direction of action is “upwards” or “downwards”. With the "upward” direction of action, the drone can also be used against helicopters by flying underneath the target and firing the submunition directly. Instead of submunition, an "upward" stationary charge of the drone must also be provided.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein unbemanntes Fluggerät für die Bekämpfung von Bodenzielen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle for controlling ground targets according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der DE-A1 25 19 507 ist ein unbemanntes Fluggerät, beispielsweise ein raketengetriebener Flugkörper bekannt, bei dem wenigstens eine projektilbildende Ladung als stationäre Gefechtsladung vorgesehen ist. Die Wirkrichtung der in bezug auf ein Ziel ausgewählten stationären Ladung ist direkt auf das Ziel ausgerichtet. Bei der Bekämpfung des Zieles wird nach Abschuß der ausgewählten stationären Ladung zwangsläufig der gesamte Flugkörper zerstört, so daß beim Direktbeschuß nur ein einziges Ziel zu bekämpfen ist. Müssen daher mehrere ausgewählte Ziele bekämpft werden, so sind entsprechend viele Flugkörper notwendig.DE-A1 25 19 507 discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle, for example a rocket-powered missile, in which at least one projectile-forming charge is provided as a stationary combat charge. The direction of action of the stationary charge selected in relation to a target is directly aimed at the target. When the target is fought, the entire missile is inevitably destroyed after the selected stationary charge has been shot down, so that only a single target has to be fought with the direct fire. If several selected targets must therefore be fought, a correspondingly large number of missiles is required.

Ein Fluggerät mit ausstoßbaren, als projektilbildende Ladungen ausgebildeten Submunitionen ist zwar aus der DE-A1 31 27 674 bekannt, die gleichzeitige Bestückung eines Fluggerätes mit stationären und ausstoßbaren projektilbildenden Ladungen ist jedoch weder vorbekannt noch nahegelegt.An aircraft with ejectable submunitions designed as projectile-forming charges is known from DE-A1 31 27 674, but the simultaneous equipping of an aircraft with stationary and ejectable projectile-forming charges is neither previously known nor suggested.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, kostengünstig und effektiv Bodenziele, nämlich leicht- und schwergepanzerte Ziele, mittels eines unbemannten Fluggerätes zu bekämpfen.The object of the invention is to combat ground targets, namely light and heavily armored targets, inexpensively and effectively by means of an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.The invention solves this problem with the characterizing features of claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß liegt ein kostengünstiges und effektives Waffensystem vor. Der stabile Anflug des Fluggerätes, bspw. einer Drohne, ist eine ideale Waffenplattform mit den Vorteilen einer sicheren Detektion der Ziele aufgrund der geringen Geschwindigkeit der Drohne von ca. 250 bis 300 km/h bei einer durchschnittlichen Angriffs-Flughöhe von ca. 70 m. Die Bekämpfung der Ziele erfolgt durch projektilbildende Ladungen, die in der Drohne stationär und aus dieser in Form von ausstoßbaren Submunitionen angeordnet sind.According to the invention, there is an inexpensive and effective weapon system. The stable approach of the aircraft, for example a drone, is an ideal weapon platform with the advantages of reliable detection of the targets due to the low speed of the drone of approx. 250 to 300 km / h with an average attack altitude of approx. 70 m. The targets are combated by projectile-forming charges that are stationary in the drone and arranged in the form of ejectable submunitions.

Liegt ein Ziel in Wirkrichtung der stationären Ladungsanordnung, so ist die Zündung ohne vorherige Korrektur der Fluglage möglich. Liegt dagegen das Ziel außerhalb der Wirkrichtung der Ladungsanordnung, so reicht eine geringe Korrektur der Fluglage (z. B. durch Rollbewegung) aus, um das Ziel zu bekämpfen.If a target lies in the direction of action of the stationary charge arrangement, the ignition is possible without prior correction of the flight position. If, on the other hand, the target lies outside the direction of action of the cargo arrangement, a slight correction of the flight position (e.g. by rolling motion) is sufficient to combat the target.

Die Effektivität der Drohne wird durch die Ladungsanordnung aus zwei oder mehreren achsparallel angeordneten, simultan zündbaren P-Ladungen vergrößert. Dadurch wird eine erhöhte Treffer- und Vernichtungswahrscheinlichkeit insbesondere bei schwer zu bekämpfenden Zielen, wie Kampfpanzer, sichergestellt.The effectiveness of the drone is increased by the charge arrangement consisting of two or more axially ignitable P charges arranged in parallel. This ensures an increased likelihood of being hit and destroyed, especially for targets that are difficult to fight, such as battle tanks.

Mehrere Ziele sind durch eine einzige Drohne dadurch zu bekämpfen, daß die Drohne mit wenigstens einer "nach oben" ausstoßbaren Submunition versehen ist. Nach dem Ausstoß einer Submunition erfolgt die Stabilisierung der Drohne für die weitere Detektion von Zielen und Ausstoß einer zweiten Submunition bzw. Zündung der stationären Ladungen.Several targets can be combated by a single drone by providing the drone with at least one "ammunition" that can be launched. After the release of one submunition, the drone is stabilized for the further detection of targets and the release of a second submunition or ignition of the stationary charges.

Relativ geringe Korrekturen der Fluglage der Drohne sind dann erforderlich, wenn die ausstoßbaren Submunitionen im Bereich des Schwerpunktes der Drohne angeordnet sind.Relatively small corrections to the flight position of the drone are required if the ejectable submunitions are arranged in the area of the center of gravity of the drone.

Durch die "nach oben" ausstoßbare Submunition besitzt die Drohne bei sehr niedriger Flughöhe eine hohe Akquisitionswahrscheinlichkeit. Aufgrund der dadurch erreichten größeren Zeitspanne für das aerodynamische Stabilisieren der Submunition mit anschließender Detektion bei größerem nutzbaren Suchradius und Auslösung der projektilbildenden Ladung liegt die erforderliche Trefferwahrscheinlichkeit vor.Due to the "upwards" submunition, the drone has a high probability of acquisition at very low altitude. Due to the longer time span for the aerodynamic stabilization of the submunition with subsequent detection with a larger usable search radius and the triggering of the projectile-forming charge, the required probability of a hit is present.

Der Aufmarschraum gepanzerter Verbände oder andere unbemannte Fluggeräte sind kosteneffektiv zu bekämpfen, indem mehrere Drohnen streifenförmig das Zielgebiet überfliegen. Auch ist in einfacher Weise die Mehrfachbekämpfung eines einzigen Zieles durch mehrere Drohnen weitgehend ausgeschlossen.The deployment area of armored units or other unmanned aerial vehicles can be combated cost-effectively by flying several drones in strips over the target area. The multiple combat of a single target by several drones is largely excluded in a simple manner.

Wesentlich für die Erfindung ist, daß jeder der von einem Fluggerät getragenen, projektilbildenden Ladungen für eine wahlweise unterschiedliche Ausbringungsart aus dem Träger, und zwar in der Art als Submunition oder in der Art mit Abschuß aus dem Fluggerät, vorgesehen ist.It is essential for the invention that each of the projectile-forming charges carried by an aircraft is intended for a selectively different manner of delivery from the carrier, namely in the manner of submunition or in the manner with firing from the aircraft.

Die Wahl der Ausbringungsart der Ladungen als Submunition schließt bei Vorhandensein mehrerer Ladungen Ausbringungskombinationen ein, nach denen die Ausbringung einzeln oder in Gruppen mit zeitlichen Abständen oder auch sämtlicher Ladungen gleichzeitig bewirkt wird.The choice of the type of delivery of the loads as submunition includes, in the presence of several loads, delivery combinations according to which the delivery is effected individually or in groups with time intervals or all loads at the same time.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt.
Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine Drohne während der Bekämpfung eines Zieles;
Fig 2 bis 5
die Anordnung von projektilbildenden Ladungen in mehreren Varianten in der Drohne nach Fig. 1.
Embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing.
It shows:
Fig. 1
a drone while fighting a target;
Fig. 2 to 5
the arrangement of projectile-forming charges in several variants in the drone according to FIG. 1.

Eine Drohne 1 mit Deltaflügeln 2, 3 weist einen mehrteiligen Rumpf 4 auf.
In einem Bugabschnitt 5 sind gemäß den Figuren 2 bis 5 projektilbildende Ladungen 35 in Form von stationär angeordneten Ladungen 6 bis 8 und ausstoßbare Submunitionen 9 bis 11 angeordnet.
A drone 1 with delta wings 2, 3 has a multi-part fuselage 4.
2 to 5 projectile-forming charges 35 in the form of stationary charges 6 to 8 and ejectable submunitions 9 to 11 are arranged in a bow section 5.

In einem anschließenden Abschnitt 15 ist eine nicht dargestellte Detektionseinrichtung zur Erfassung eines Detektionskorridors 16 untergebracht.A detection device (not shown) for detecting a detection corridor 16 is accommodated in a subsequent section 15.

In einem Mittelabschnitt 20 mit dem Schwerpunkt 21 ist die nach oben ausstoßbare Submunition 9 angeordnet.The upwardly ejectable submunition 9 is arranged in a central section 20 with the center of gravity 21.

Im Heckabschnitt 25 befindet sich ein nicht dargestellter Motor für einen Propeller 26.In the rear section 25 there is a motor (not shown) for a propeller 26.

Im Zielkorridor 16 ist durch die Detektionseinrichtung ein Kampfpanzer 30 identifiziert mit entsprechenden Zieldaten.
Die Submunition 9 ist über eine Ausstoßladung 31 aus einem Behälter 32 ausgestoßen und über einen Fallschirm 33 stabilisiert. In bekannter Weise führt die Submunition 9 am Fallschirm 33 hängend eine kreisende Bewegung aus. Eine autarke Detektionseinrichtung der Submunition 9 löst bei Zielerfassung die projektilbildende Ladung 35 aus. Ein danach detektiertes Ziel 40 wird durch die projektilbildende Ladung 10 bekämpft.
In the target corridor 16, a battle tank 30 is identified by the detection device with corresponding target data.
The submunition 9 is ejected from a container 32 via an ejection charge 31 and stabilized via a parachute 33. In a known manner, the submunition 9 executes a circular movement while hanging on the parachute 33. An autonomous detection device of the submunition 9 triggers the projectile-forming charge 35 when the target is detected. A target 40, which is subsequently detected, is combated by the projectile-forming charge 10.

Ein anschließend detektiertes drittes Ziel 45 wird durch die stationär in der Drohne angeordnete projektilbildende Ladung 6 bekämpft. Hierzu ist die Drohne 1 um ihre Hauptachse 46 durch entsprechende Steuermanöver der Drohne in Pfeilrichtung 47 soweit gedreht, daß das Ziel 45 in dem Wirkungsbereich der projektilbildenden Ladung 6 liegt. Die Bahn des Projektils ist mit 48 bezeichnet.A subsequently detected third target 45 is combated by the projectile-forming charge 6 arranged stationary in the drone. For this purpose, the drone 1 is rotated about its main axis 46 by appropriate control maneuvers of the drone in the direction of arrow 47 to such an extent that the target 45 lies within the effective range of the projectile-forming charge 6. The path of the projectile is designated 48.

Nach Fig. 2 sind in schematischer Darstellung die projektilbildenden Ladungen 6 bis 8 im Bugabschnitt 5 gezeigt. Zwischen den genannten Ladungen 6 bis 8 sind stoßwellenreflektierende Dämmschichten 51, 52 angeordnet. Damit wird erreicht, daß bei gleichzeitiger Detonation der projektilbildenden Ladungen 6 bis 8 eine gegenseitige Beeinflussung, die die Projektilbildungen stören könnte, unterbleibt. Bei diesen Ladungen ist vorgesehen, daß ein Ziel durch die Ladungen 6 bis 8 gleichzeitig bekämpft wird. Die Detonation der Ladungen führt dabei zur Zerstörung des Bugabschnittes 5, die dann zum Absturz der Drohne 1 führt.2, the projectile-forming charges 6 to 8 are shown in the bow section 5 in a schematic representation. Shock wave-reflecting insulating layers 51, 52 are arranged between said charges 6 to 8. This ensures that with simultaneous detonation of the projectile-forming charges 6 to 8, there is no mutual influence which could interfere with the projectile formation. With these charges it is provided that a target is combated by charges 6 to 8 at the same time. The detonation of the charges leads to the destruction of the bow section 5, which then leads to the drone 1 crashing.

Nach Fig. 3 sind neben den projektilbildenden Ladungen 6, 7 und den Dämmschichten 51, 52 die nach unten ausstoßbare Submunition 9 angeordnet. Die Unterseite der Drohne 1 ist mit 53 und die Oberseite mit 54 bezeichnet.According to FIG. 3, in addition to the projectile-forming charges 6, 7 and the insulating layers 51, 52, the submunitions 9, which can be ejected downwards, are arranged. The underside of the drone 1 is designated 53 and the top 54.

Nach Fig. 4 sind im Bugabschnitt 5 die stationär angeordnete Ladung 6 und die ausstoßbare Submunition 10 untergebracht. Im Rumpfabschnitt 4 ist entsprechend Fig. 1 die ausstoßbare Submunition 9 im Bereich des Schwerpunktes 21 angeordnet. Die Wirkrichtungen der Ladung 6 und der Submunition 10 sind mit 41, 42 bezeichnet.4, the stationary charge 6 and the ejectable submunition 10 are accommodated in the bow section 5. According to FIG. 1, the ejectable submunition 9 is arranged in the fuselage section 4 in the area of the center of gravity 21. The directions of action of the charge 6 and the submunition 10 are designated 41, 42.

Nach Fig. 5 sind im Bugabschnitt 5 der Drohne 1 und im Rumpfab - schnitt 4 nach unten gerichtete, ausstoßbare Submunitionen 9 bis 11 angeordnet.According to FIG. 5, ejectable submunitions 9 to 11 are arranged in the bow section 5 of the drone 1 and in the fuselage section 4.

Mit der Anordnung nach Fig. 2 ist nur ein Ziel zu bekämpfen.With the arrangement according to FIG. 2, only one goal has to be combated.

Mit der Anordnung nach Fig. 3 sind zwei Ziele zu bekämpfen, indem das erste Ziel mit der Submunition 9 und das zweite Ziel gleichzeitig mit den stationären Ladungen 6 und 7 zu bekämpfen ist.With the arrangement according to FIG. 3, two targets are to be combated, in that the first target is to be combated with the submunition 9 and the second target is to be combated simultaneously with the stationary charges 6 and 7.

Mit der Anordnung nach Fig. 4 sind drei Ziele unabhängig voneinander zu bekämpfen, wobei für das letzte Ziel die stationäre Ladung 6 vorgesehen ist, deren Detonation zur Zerstörung der Drohne führt.4, three targets can be combated independently of one another, the stationary charge 6 being provided for the last target, the detonation of which leads to the destruction of the drone.

Neben der beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen bezüglich der Lage und Anordnung der Ladungen 6 bis 10 können auch nur jeweils eine einzige Ladung in der Drohne stationär und ausstoßbar angeordnet sein. Auch können die stationären Ladungen in der Drohne - in Flugrichtung gesehen - quer dazu in einem Winkel zur vertikalen Längsebene angeordnet sein.In addition to the exemplary embodiments described with regard to the position and arrangement of the charges 6 to 10, only a single charge can be arranged in the drone in a stationary and ejectable manner. The stationary charges in the drone - viewed in the direction of flight - can also be arranged transversely at an angle to the vertical longitudinal plane.

Die auswerfbare Submunition ist auch in der Art einer stationären Ladung direkt zu zünden.
Die Anordnung der Submunition in der Drohne bezüglich der Wirkrichtung der Submunition ist beim Ausstoß nach "oben" abhängig von der Art der aerodynamischen Stabilisierung der ausgestoßenen Submunition. Die Submunition kann daher in der Drohne so angeordnet sein, daß ihre Wirkrichtung "nach oben" oder "nach unten" gerichtet ist.
Bei der Wirkrichtung "nach oben" ist die Drohne auch gegen Hubschrauber einsetzbar, indem sie das Ziel unterfliegt und die Submunition direkt zündet. Anstelle der Submunition ist auch eine "nach oben" gerichtete stationäre Ladung der Drohne vorzusehen.
The ejectable submunition can also be fired directly in the manner of a stationary charge.
The arrangement of the submunition in the drone with respect to the direction of action of the submunition depends on the type "aerodynamic" of the type of aerodynamic stabilization of the ejected submunition. The submunition can therefore be arranged in the drone so that its direction of action is "upwards" or "downwards".
With the "upward" direction of action, the drone can also be used against helicopters by flying underneath the target and firing the submunition directly. Instead of submunition, an "upward" stationary charge of the drone must also be provided.

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  1. An unmanned flying apparatus (1), such as a drone, means-of-combat container, rocket, for combatting ground targets (40) with a target-seeking mechanism and at least one detonatable, stationary combat charge (6), the effective direction (42) of which related to the flying apparatus (1) in the horizontal position is optionally "downwards" and which is designed as a projectile-forming charge (6 to 10), characterised in that additionally at least one projectile-forming charge is provided as a submunition (9,10) independently combatting the target (30,40,45) which related to the horizontal position of the flying apparatus (1) is optionally ejectable "upwards".
  2. A flying apparatus according to Claim 1, characterised in that the stationary charges (6 to 8) are arranged separated by insulating layers (51,52) which absorb shock waves.
  3. A flying apparatus according to Claim 1, characterised in that the ejectable submunitions (9) are arranged in the region of the centre of gravity (21) in the fuselage region (20) of the flying apparatus (1).
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