EP0268049A2 - Artillery projectile with submunitions - Google Patents

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EP0268049A2
EP0268049A2 EP87114463A EP87114463A EP0268049A2 EP 0268049 A2 EP0268049 A2 EP 0268049A2 EP 87114463 A EP87114463 A EP 87114463A EP 87114463 A EP87114463 A EP 87114463A EP 0268049 A2 EP0268049 A2 EP 0268049A2
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Wolfgang von Entress-Fürsteneck
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
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    • F42B12/58—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles
    • F42B12/62—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile

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  • the invention relates to an artillery projectile with several identical submunitions, each having a projectile-forming charge and an antenna on one side and a flight stabilization means on the other side.
  • an artillery projectile is loaded with submunitions, such an artillery projectile usually has a different weight and a different center of gravity than a corresponding artillery projectile which is filled with an explosive charge. This must be taken into account when firing.
  • the object of the invention is to propose an artillery projectile of the type mentioned in the introduction, in which the submunitions are designed and housed in such a way that the projectile has the same center of gravity and the same weight as an artillery projectile loaded with a charge.
  • the above-mentioned object is achieved in that at least two submunitions are arranged axially one above the other in the projectile casing, in that a hollow storage space is formed between two adjacent submunitions is, which is divided by a cone-shaped partition lid, that the flight stabilizer of one submunition is stowed in the storage space on the convex side of the partition lid and the antenna of the adjacent submunition is located in the storage space on the concave side of the partition lid.
  • the storage spaces between the at least two submunitions By dimensioning the storage spaces between the at least two submunitions, these can be distributed in the shell so that the center of gravity and the weight of the artillery shell coincide with an artillery shell filled with a load.
  • the moments of inertia of the artillery projectiles also coincide around the longitudinal and transverse axes.
  • a projectile has a head (1), a projectile casing (2) and a projectile floor (3).
  • the shell (2) three submunitions (4,5,6) are axially aligned.
  • Each submunition (4, 5, 6) has a projectile-forming charge (8) and an ignition device (9) in a housing (7).
  • An antenna (10) is arranged on one side of the submunition (4, 5 or 6).
  • a parachute (11) is attached to the opposite side.
  • a hollow storage space (12) is created between the middle submunition (5) and the submunition (4) or the submunition (6). Its height is determined by an insertion sleeve (13). The insertion sleeve (13) keeps the neighboring submunitions at a distance.
  • the storage space (12) is divided by a cone-shaped partition lid (14).
  • the parachute (11) is located in the storage space (12) on the convex side of the separating cover (14).
  • the antenna (10) of the submunition (5 or 6) is located in the storage space (12) on the concave side of the separating cover (14).
  • a recess (15) is provided in the floor (3) to accommodate the parachute (11) of the submunition (6).
  • the antenna (10) of the uppermost submunition (4) runs under a cover plate (16) which is conical in shape in accordance with the shape of the antenna (10).
  • an insulation plate (17), for example made of steel, is inserted into the bottom of the housing (7).
  • the projectile has a weight and a center of gravity which are the same as a conventional artillery projectile of the same dimensions.

Abstract

Ein Artilleriegeschoß mit Submunitionen soll gleichen Schwerpunkt und gleiches Gewicht aufweisen wie ein übliches Artilleriegeschoß mit einer Sprengladung. In der Geschoßhülle(2) sind wenigstens zwei Submunitionen (4,5,6) axial übereinander angeordnet. Zwischen zwei Submunitionen ist ein Stauraum(12) gebildet, der durch einen kegelmantelförmigen Trenndeckel(14) unterteilt ist. Im Stauraum(12) liegt einerseits des Trenndeckels(14) ein Fallschirm(11) der einen Submunition und andererseits eine Antenne(10) der benachbarten Submunition.An artillery shell with submunitions should have the same center of gravity and weight as a conventional artillery shell with an explosive charge. At least two submunitions (4, 5, 6) are arranged axially one above the other in the projectile casing (2). A storage space (12) is formed between two submunitions, which is divided by a conical jacket-shaped partition lid (14). In the storage space (12) on the one hand of the separating cover (14) there is a parachute (11) of one submunition and on the other hand an antenna (10) of the adjacent submunition.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Artilleriegeschoß mit mehreren, gleichen Submunitionen, die je eine projektilbildende Ladung und an der einen Seite eine Antenne und an der anderen Seite ein Flugstabilisierungsmittel aufweisen.The invention relates to an artillery projectile with several identical submunitions, each having a projectile-forming charge and an antenna on one side and a flight stabilization means on the other side.

Es ist bekannt, in Artilleriegeschossen Submunitionen anzuordnen. Diese werden über dem Zielgebiet aus dem Artilleriegeschoß ausgestoßen, wonach die Flugstabilisierungsmittel, beispielsweise Fallschirme, wirksam werden.It is known to arrange submunitions on artillery shells. These are ejected from the artillery shell above the target area, after which the flight stabilization means, for example parachutes, take effect.

Wird ein Artilleriegeschoß mit Submunitionen bestückt, dann hat ein solches Artilleriegeschoß im Regelfall ein anderes Gewicht und einen anderen Schwerpunkt als ein entsprechendes Artilleriegeschoß, das mit einer Sprengladung gefüllt ist. Dies muß beim Verschuß berücksichtigt werden.If an artillery projectile is loaded with submunitions, such an artillery projectile usually has a different weight and a different center of gravity than a corresponding artillery projectile which is filled with an explosive charge. This must be taken into account when firing.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Artilleriegeschoß der eingangs genannten Art vorzuschlagen, in dem die Submunitionen so gestaltet und untergebracht sind, daß das Geschoß die gleiche Schwerpunktlage und das gleiche Gewicht aufweist wie ein in der Praxis eingeführtes, mit einer Ladung gefülltes Artilleriegeschoß.The object of the invention is to propose an artillery projectile of the type mentioned in the introduction, in which the submunitions are designed and housed in such a way that the projectile has the same center of gravity and the same weight as an artillery projectile loaded with a charge.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die genannte Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß wenigstens zwei Submunitionen in der Geschoßhülle axial übereinander angeordnet sind, daß zwischen zwei benachbarten Submunitionen ein hohler Stauraum gebildet ist, der durch einen kegelmantelförmigen Trenndeckel unterteilt ist, daß im Stauraum an der konvexen Seite des Trenndeckels das Flugstabilisierungsmittel der einen Submunition verstaut ist und im Stauraum an der konkaven Seite des Trenndeckels die Antenne der benachbarten Submunition liegt.According to the invention, the above-mentioned object is achieved in that at least two submunitions are arranged axially one above the other in the projectile casing, in that a hollow storage space is formed between two adjacent submunitions is, which is divided by a cone-shaped partition lid, that the flight stabilizer of one submunition is stowed in the storage space on the convex side of the partition lid and the antenna of the adjacent submunition is located in the storage space on the concave side of the partition lid.

Durch die Bemessung der Stauräume zwischen den wengstens zwei Submunitionen lassen sich diese so in der Geschoßhülle verteilen, daß der Schwerpunkt und das Gewicht des Artilleriegeschosses mit einem mit einer Ladung gefüllten Artilleriegeschoß übereinstimmt. Dabei decken sich auch die Trägheitsmomente der Artilleriegeschosse um die Längs- und die Querachse.By dimensioning the storage spaces between the at least two submunitions, these can be distributed in the shell so that the center of gravity and the weight of the artillery shell coincide with an artillery shell filled with a load. The moments of inertia of the artillery projectiles also coincide around the longitudinal and transverse axes.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und der folgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels. Die Figur zeigt ein Artilleriegeschoß im Schnitt.Advantageous refinements of the invention result from the subclaims and the following description of an exemplary embodiment. The figure shows an artillery shell in section.

Ein Geschoß weist einen Kopf(1), eine Geschoßhülle(2) und einen Geschoßboden(3) auf. In der Geschoßhülle(2) sind drei Submunitionen(4,5,6) axial fluchtend untergebracht. Jede Submunition(4,5,6) weist in einem Gehäuse(7) eine projektilbildende Ladung(8) sowie eine Zündeinrichtung(9) auf. An der einen Seite der Submunition(4,5 bzw. 6) ist eine Antenne(10) angeordnet. An der gegenüberliegenden Seite ist ein Fallschirm(11) befestigt.A projectile has a head (1), a projectile casing (2) and a projectile floor (3). In the shell (2) three submunitions (4,5,6) are axially aligned. Each submunition (4, 5, 6) has a projectile-forming charge (8) and an ignition device (9) in a housing (7). An antenna (10) is arranged on one side of the submunition (4, 5 or 6). A parachute (11) is attached to the opposite side.

Zwischen der mittleren Submunition(5) und der Submunition(4) bzw. der Submunition(6) ist je ein hohler Stauraum(12) geschaffen. Dessen Höhe ist durch eine Einschubhülse(13) bestimmt. Die Einschubhülse(13) hält die benachbarten Submunitionen beabstandet.A hollow storage space (12) is created between the middle submunition (5) and the submunition (4) or the submunition (6). Its height is determined by an insertion sleeve (13). The insertion sleeve (13) keeps the neighboring submunitions at a distance.

Der Stauraum(12) ist durch einen kegelmantelförmigen Trenndeckel(14) geteilt. Im Stauraum(12) liegt an der konvexen Seite des Trenndeckels(14) der Fallschirm(11) der einen Submunition (4 bzw. 5). An der konkaven Seite des Trenndeckels (14) liegt im Stauraum (12) die Antenne (10) der Submunition (5 bzw. 6).The storage space (12) is divided by a cone-shaped partition lid (14). The parachute (11) is located in the storage space (12) on the convex side of the separating cover (14). one submunition (4 or 5). The antenna (10) of the submunition (5 or 6) is located in the storage space (12) on the concave side of the separating cover (14).

Zur Unterbringung des Fallschirmes (11) der Submunition (6) ist im Geschoß­boden (3) eine Ausnehmung (15) vorgesehen. Die Antenne (10) der obersten Submunition (4) verläuft unter einer Deckscheibe (16), die entsprechend der Form der Antenne (10) kegelmantelförmig ausgebildet ist.A recess (15) is provided in the floor (3) to accommodate the parachute (11) of the submunition (6). The antenna (10) of the uppermost submunition (4) runs under a cover plate (16) which is conical in shape in accordance with the shape of the antenna (10).

Um eine für die Projektilbildung der Ladung (8) hinreichende Verdämmung zu erreichen, ist in den Boden des Gehäuses (7) eine Verdämmplatte (17), bspw. aus Stahl, eingesetzt.In order to achieve sufficient insulation for the projectile formation of the load (8), an insulation plate (17), for example made of steel, is inserted into the bottom of the housing (7).

Durch die beshcriebene Einrichtung hat das Geschoß ein Gewicht und eine Schwerpunktlage, die einem üblichen Artilleriegeschoß gleicher Abmessung gleich sind.Due to the described device, the projectile has a weight and a center of gravity which are the same as a conventional artillery projectile of the same dimensions.

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1. Artilleriegeschoß mit mehreren gleichen Submunitionen, die je eine projektilbildende Ladung und an der einen Seite eine Antenne und an der anderen Seite ein Flugstabilisierungsmittel aufweisen,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß wenigstens zwei Submunitionen (4,5.6) in der Geschoßhülle (2) axial übereinander angeordnet sind, daß zwischen zwei benachbarten Submunitionen(4,5;5,6) ein hohler Stauraum(12) gebildet ist, der durch einen kegelmantelförmigen Trenndeckel(14) unterteilt ist, daß im Stauraum(12) an der konvexen Seite des Trenndeckels(14) das Flugstabilisierungsmittel(11) der einen Submunition(4,5) verstaut ist und im Stauraum(12) an der konkaven Seite des Trenndeckels(14) die Antenne(10) der benachbarten Submunition(5,6) liegt.1. artillery shell with several identical submunitions, each with a projectile-forming charge and on one side an antenna and on the other side a flight stabilizer,
characterized,
that at least two submunitions (4,5.6) are arranged axially one above the other in the projectile casing (2), that between two adjacent submunitions (4,5; 5,6) a hollow storage space (12) is formed, which is formed by a conical jacket-shaped partition lid (14 ) is divided that in the storage space (12) on the convex side of the separating cover (14) the flight stabilizer (11) is stowed a submunition (4,5) and in the storage space (12) on the concave side of the separating cover (14) Antenna (10) of the adjacent submunition (5,6). 2. Artilleriegeschoß nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Stauraum(12) durch eine Einschubhülse(13) geschaffen ist.2. Artillery projectile according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the storage space (12) is created by an insertion sleeve (13). 3. Artilleriegeschoß nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Einschubhülse(13) und der Trenndeckel(14) separate Bauteile sind.3. artillery projectile according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the insertion sleeve (13) and the separating cover (14) are separate components. 4. Artilleriegeschoß nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß eine Deckscheibe(16) für die Abdeckung der Antenne(10) der obersten Submunition(4) vorgesehen ist.4. artillery projectile according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that a cover plate (16) for covering the antenna (10) of the uppermost submunition (4) is provided. 5. Artilleriegeschoß nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß im Geschoßboden (3) eine Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme des Flugstabili­sierungsmittels (11) der untersten Submunition (6) vorgesehen ist.5. artillery projectile according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that a recess for receiving the flight stabilization means (11) of the lowest submunition (6) is provided in the floor (3).
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