EP0435083A2 - Adjustable stand-off member on a warhead with a hollow charge switchable between penetration and side operation - Google Patents

Adjustable stand-off member on a warhead with a hollow charge switchable between penetration and side operation Download PDF

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EP0435083A2
EP0435083A2 EP90124015A EP90124015A EP0435083A2 EP 0435083 A2 EP0435083 A2 EP 0435083A2 EP 90124015 A EP90124015 A EP 90124015A EP 90124015 A EP90124015 A EP 90124015A EP 0435083 A2 EP0435083 A2 EP 0435083A2
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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
    • F42B12/105Protruding target distance or stand-off members therefor, e.g. slidably mounted
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • 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
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • 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
    • F42B12/16Projectiles, 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 in combination with an additional projectile or charge, acting successively on the target
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  • the invention is directed to a warhead with a shaped charge and a detonator in a warhead housing and a spacer which can be extended in the flight direction from the warhead housing, the ignition of the shaped charge being triggered when the spacer tip hits the target.
  • a warhead with an extendable spacer is known from DE 3 727 652 C1 or DE 3 804 992 C1.
  • the spacer is extended by inertial forces generated during firing, the spacer tip is automatically brought into the furthest possible position in front of the shaped charge cone.
  • the shaped charge is ignited by a impact sensor (it can also be accommodated in the detonator and is then triggered by the shock wave passing through the spacer) at a time-determined interval.
  • a impact sensor it can also be accommodated in the detonator and is then triggered by the shock wave passing through the spacer
  • Such bullets can be used to create relatively narrow holes in very thick concrete walls or armor. If such a warhead is used to shoot against thinner armored objects or against bunkers and fortifications, the effect is relatively low because the shaped charge spike is designed for a large depth and does not have a wide effect.
  • Reactive armor has been developed, particularly because of the threat from shaped charge projectiles.
  • plates covered with explosives are attached to the outside of the object to be protected; the ignition of the explosive triggered by the projectile leads to the acceleration of the plates, which then considerably disrupt the formation of the shaped charge spike, so that even objects with thinner passive armor can be effectively protected against shaped charge spikes.
  • a floor must first clear away the explosive occupancy.
  • a warhead described in DE 3 804 992 C1 contains a pre-hollow charge (tandem warhead) in an extendable spacer; the pre-charge is ignited before the main charge.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a warhead with a shaped charge projectile which can be adjusted to the type of passive armor, i.e. H. on a uniform warhead, it should be possible to set whether either a very high penetration, limited to a relatively narrow channel, should be generated or whether a large hole should be shot in thinner armor or in masonry.
  • this adjustability should also be given for a tandem projectile which has a pre (hollow) charge before the (main) shaped charge, usually for triggering the explosive in reactive armor, and in which the width effect should also be able to be increased at the expense of the depth effect .
  • the task is solved by a warhead of the above-mentioned type in that, independently of other warhead functions, a partial or full extension of the spacer on the warhead or also the remaining of the spacer in front of the shaped charge is possible, and the spacer can be fixed in the respective fully or partially extended position is.
  • a pre-charge preferably a pre-hollow charge
  • the spacer (usually by hand immediately before the shot) also being able to be pulled out wholly or partly or not by the shooter and in the whole or in part even in such a warhead extended position on the warhead housing can be fixed.
  • the partial or full extension of the spacer can take place “automatically”, ie. H. the spacer can be moved, for example by firing a pyrotechnic force element, by means of a usually electrical signal when fired in connection with a control or delay device.
  • Such devices are prone to failure and mean additional weight and more effort. It is particularly favorable in the device according to the invention that the mechanical adjustability of the spacer and its locking by hand by the shooter is easily possible immediately before the shot.
  • the extension can be undone at any time without any problem.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the (main) shaped charge, an explosive device is installed in the spacer as a pre-charge, preferably a pre-shaped charge.
  • an explosive device is installed in the spacer as a pre-charge, preferably a pre-shaped charge.
  • a shaped charge 1 with an insert 2 in a housing 3 can be initiated by a detonator 4 which can be screwed into the floor.
  • the igniter 4 contains an electrical converter for generating an ignition voltage, a detonator and a booster.
  • the ignition voltage arises when a shock wave that occurs when the spacer tip 5 strikes the target enters the igniter 4 via the annular spacer 6 and the housing 3.
  • the ignition of the shaped charge 1 could also be initiated differently in a known manner, for example by a sensor which is installed in the spacer tip 5 and the signal from there is passed on to the igniter 4 via electrical cables.
  • the spacer 6 is dimensioned so that a hollow charge spike can form undisturbed in the free space 8 above the insert 2.
  • the spacer 6 should be lockable with a spacer tube guide 7, e.g. B. by a snap or a bayonet lock.
  • a spacer tube guide 7 e.g. B. by a snap or a bayonet lock.
  • intermediate positions of the spacer 6 will have to be dispensed with, i. H. the spacer tube should either be fully extended, so that as much space and time as possible is available for the formation of the shaped charge spike, or the spacer 6 is not pulled out at all (as in FIG. 1 or 3), so that the depth effect is poor, but with the "too" late "detonation of the explosive of shaped charge 1, a considerably stronger lateral effect can be achieved and thus man-sized holes can be torn open with less strong armor or in masonry.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show a tandem warhead with a pre-charge, here with a pre-hollow charge 10, as is known for example from DE 3 804 992 C2, with the spacer 6 retracted and fully extended.
  • the pre-charge 10 is ignited before the charge 1.
  • the warhead according to FIG. 4 is distinguished by a particularly high penetration rate with very massive passive armor, but only a relatively narrow penetration channel is formed. According to the invention, such a warhead has a very great effect with thinner armor, even with reactive pre-armor, if the spacer 6 is not or only partially extended (FIG. 3).
  • the ignition timing of the pre-charge and the main charge are determined according to the requirements of the respective warhead.

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In a hollow-charge projectile having a percussion fuse and a spacer (6) in front of the hollow charge (1), with the spacer (6) extended the formation of the spike and therefore a high penetration effect are guaranteed. But if the spacer (6) is not extended or is extended only partially, such a warhead displays a substantially intensified side effect on relatively thin (also reactive) armouring. The easy adjustability of the spacer (6), conventionally by hand, therefore means that the gunner has available two weapons of differing effect for different targets in one warhead. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf einen Gefechtskopf mit einer Hohlladung und einem Zünder in einem Gefechtskopfgehäuse und einem aus dem Gefechtskopfgehäuse in Flugrichtung ausfahrbaren Abstandshalter, wobei mit dem Auftreffen der Abstandshalterspitze auf dem Ziel die Zündung der Hohlladung ausgelöst wird.The invention is directed to a warhead with a shaped charge and a detonator in a warhead housing and a spacer which can be extended in the flight direction from the warhead housing, the ignition of the shaped charge being triggered when the spacer tip hits the target.

Aus der DE 3 727 652 C1 oder der DE 3 804 992 C1 ist ein Gefechtskopf mit einem ausfahrbaren Abstandshalter bekannt. Durch beim Abschuß erzeugte Trägheitskräfte wird der Abstandshalter ausgefahren, die Abstandshalterspitze wird dabei automatisch jeweils in die weitest mögliche Position vor den Hohlladungskegel gebracht. Beim Auftreffen der Spitze des Abstandshalters auf dem Ziel wird durch einen Aufschlagsensor (er kann auch im Zünder untergebracht sein und wird dann durch die durch den Abstandshalter laufende Schockwelle ausgelöst) in einem zeitlich festgelegten Abstand die Hohlladung gezündet. Mit solchen Geschossen lassen sich relativ enge Löcher in sehr dicken Betonwänden oder Panzerungen erzeugen. Wird mit einem solchen Gefechtskopf gegen dünner gepanzerte Objekte oder gegen Bunker und Befestigungen geschossen, so ist die Wirkung relativ gering, da der Hohlladungsstachel auf eine große Tiefenleistung ausgelegt ist und nicht in die Breite wirkt.A warhead with an extendable spacer is known from DE 3 727 652 C1 or DE 3 804 992 C1. The spacer is extended by inertial forces generated during firing, the spacer tip is automatically brought into the furthest possible position in front of the shaped charge cone. When the tip of the spacer hits the target, the shaped charge is ignited by a impact sensor (it can also be accommodated in the detonator and is then triggered by the shock wave passing through the spacer) at a time-determined interval. Such bullets can be used to create relatively narrow holes in very thick concrete walls or armor. If such a warhead is used to shoot against thinner armored objects or against bunkers and fortifications, the effect is relatively low because the shaped charge spike is designed for a large depth and does not have a wide effect.

Insbesondere wegen der Bedrohung durch Hohlladungsgeschosse wurde eine reaktive Panzerung entwickelt. Bei der reaktiven Panzerung sind auf der Außenseite des zu schützenden Objektes mit Sprengstoff belegte Platten angebracht; die vom Geschoß ausgelöste Zündung des Sprengstoffes führt zur Beschleunigung der Platten, die dann die Ausbildung des Hohlladungsstachels ganz erheblich stören, so daß sogar Objekte mit einer dünneren passiven Panzerung wirksam gegen Hohlladungsstachel geschützt werden können. Bei so geschützten Objekten muß ein Geschoß zunächst die Sprengstoffbelegung abräumen.Reactive armor has been developed, particularly because of the threat from shaped charge projectiles. In the case of reactive armor, plates covered with explosives are attached to the outside of the object to be protected; the ignition of the explosive triggered by the projectile leads to the acceleration of the plates, which then considerably disrupt the formation of the shaped charge spike, so that even objects with thinner passive armor can be effectively protected against shaped charge spikes. In the case of objects protected in this way, a floor must first clear away the explosive occupancy.

Ein in der DE 3 804 992 C1 beschriebener Gefechtskopf enthält in einem ausfahrbaren Abstandshalter eine Vorhohlladung (Tandemgefechtskopf); die Vorhohlladung wird vor der Haupthohlladung gezündet.A warhead described in DE 3 804 992 C1 contains a pre-hollow charge (tandem warhead) in an extendable spacer; the pre-charge is ignited before the main charge.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen Gefechtskopf mit einem Hohlladungsgeschoß zu schaffen, der auf die Art der passiven Panzerung eingestellt werden kann, d. h. an einem einheitlichen Gefechtskopf soll einstellbar sein, ob entweder eine sehr hohe Durchschlagsleistung, beschränkt auf einen relativ schmalen Kanal, erzeugt werden soll oder in eine dünnere Panzerung oder in ein Mauerwerk ein großes Loch geschossen werden soll. Darüber hinaus sollte diese Einstellbarkeit auch für ein Tandemgeschoß gegeben sein, das vor der (Haupt-) Hohlladung eine Vor(hohl)ladung, üblicherweise zum Auslösen des Sprengstoffes in reativer Panzerung, aufweist und bei dem auch die Breitenwirkung zu Lasten der Tiefenwirkung verstärkbar sein sollte.The object of the invention is to provide a warhead with a shaped charge projectile which can be adjusted to the type of passive armor, i.e. H. on a uniform warhead, it should be possible to set whether either a very high penetration, limited to a relatively narrow channel, should be generated or whether a large hole should be shot in thinner armor or in masonry. In addition, this adjustability should also be given for a tandem projectile which has a pre (hollow) charge before the (main) shaped charge, usually for triggering the explosive in reactive armor, and in which the width effect should also be able to be increased at the expense of the depth effect .

Die Aufgabe wird von einem Gefechtskopf der obengenannten Art dadurch gelöst, daß unabhängig von anderen Gefechtskopffunktionen ein partielles oder volles Ausfahren des Abstandshalters am Gefechtskopf oder auch das Verbleiben des Abstandshalters vor der Hohlladung möglich ist, und der Abstandshalter in der jeweiligen ganz oder teilweise ausgefahrenen Stellung fixierbar ist.The task is solved by a warhead of the above-mentioned type in that, independently of other warhead functions, a partial or full extension of the spacer on the warhead or also the remaining of the spacer in front of the shaped charge is possible, and the spacer can be fixed in the respective fully or partially extended position is.

In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung ist im Abstandshalter zusätzlich eine Vorladung, bevorzugt eine Vorhohlladung, untergebracht, wobei auch bei einem solchen Gefechtskopf der Abstandshalter (üblicherweise per Hand unmittelbar vor dem Schuß) ganz oder teilweise oder auch nicht von dem Schützen herausziehbar und in der ganz oder teilweise ausgefahrenen Stellung am Gefechtskopfgehäuse fixierbar ist.In a preferred further development, a pre-charge, preferably a pre-hollow charge, is additionally accommodated in the spacer, the spacer (usually by hand immediately before the shot) also being able to be pulled out wholly or partly or not by the shooter and in the whole or in part even in such a warhead extended position on the warhead housing can be fixed.

Bei allen bekannten Hohlladungsgeschossen mit ausfahrbarem Abstandshalter (Spike) sind eine aufwendige störanfällige mechanische Einrichtung zum Ausfahren und eine Steuereinrichtung erforderlich. Es ist nicht möglich, die Wirkung solcher Gefechtsköpfe an die Art der Panzerung des Objektes anzupassen. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Waffe hat der Schütze einen einfach einstellbaren Gefechtskopf, der für zwei Arten von Panzerungen jeweils optimal einzusetzen ist.All known shaped charge projectiles with an extendable spacer (spike) are complex and prone to failure mechanical extension device and a control device required. It is not possible to adapt the effect of such warheads to the type of armor on the object. With the weapon according to the invention, the shooter has an easily adjustable warhead which can be optimally used for two types of armor.

Grundsätzlich kann das partielle oder volle Ausfahren des Abstandshalters "automatisch" erfolgen, d. h. durch ein üblicherweise elektrisches Signal beim Abschuß in Verbindung mit einer Kontroll- oder Verzögerungseinrichtug kann der Abstandshalter beispielsweise durch Zünden eines pyrotechnischen Kraftelements bewegt werden. Solche Einrichtungen sind aber störanfällig und bedeuten ein zusätzliches Gewicht und mehr Aufwand. Besonders günstig ist es bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, daß die mechanische Einstellbarkeit des Abstandshalters und dessen Arretierung per Hand durch den Schützen unmittelbar vor dem Abschuß einfach möglich ist. Das Ausfahren kann ohne Problem jederzeit auch rückgängig gemacht werden.In principle, the partial or full extension of the spacer can take place “automatically”, ie. H. the spacer can be moved, for example by firing a pyrotechnic force element, by means of a usually electrical signal when fired in connection with a control or delay device. Such devices are prone to failure and mean additional weight and more effort. It is particularly favorable in the device according to the invention that the mechanical adjustability of the spacer and its locking by hand by the shooter is easily possible immediately before the shot. The extension can be undone at any time without any problem.

Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß neben der (Haupt-) Hohlladung im Abstandshalter ein Sprengkörper als Vorladung, bevorzugt eine Vorhohlladung, eingebaut ist. Bei einem solchen Gefechtskopf mit einer Tandemladung ist das Durchdringungsvermögen des Stachels der Haupthohlladung gegen rein passive Panzerungen noch größer. Bei reaktiver Panzerung wird durch die Vorladung die reaktive Panzerung ausgeschaltet, so daß die Haupthohlladung ungestört gegen die passive Panzerung wirken kann. Ein solcher Tandemgefechtskopf kann erfindungsgemäß, wie oben beschrieben, für beide Arten der Panzerung wirkungsvoll eingesetzt werden, wenn der Abstand, wie weit die Abstandshalterspitze aus dem Gefechtskopf ragt, unkritisch, schnell und sicher kurzfristig vor dem Schuß vorgegeben werden kann.A particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the (main) shaped charge, an explosive device is installed in the spacer as a pre-charge, preferably a pre-shaped charge. With such a warhead with a tandem charge, the penetration of the spike of the main hollow charge against purely passive armor is even greater. In the case of reactive armor, the reactive armor is switched off by the preload, so that the main hollow charge can act undisturbed against the passive armor. Such a tandem warhead, according to the invention, can be used effectively for both types of armor, as described above, if the distance, how far the spacer tip protrudes from the warhead, can be predetermined uncritically, quickly and safely at short notice before the shot.

Die bewußte Verhinderung der normalen Ausbildung des Stachels der Haupthohlladung, d. h. das "zu späte" Zünden der Hohlladung ist bei weniger starker Panzerung erforderlich und besonders vorteilhaft. Sowohl bei "einfachen" Hohlladungsgefechtsköpfen als auch bei Tandemgefechtsköpfen hat man erfindungsgemäß entweder eine vollwertige, in die Tiefe wirkende Hohlladung oder eine Waffe mit abräumender und auch seitlich die Durchschlagstelle aufreißender Wirkung.The deliberate prevention of the normal formation of the spike of the main hollow charge, i.e. H. the "too late" ignition of the shaped charge is necessary and less advantageous if the armor is less strong. According to the invention, both with "simple" shaped charge warheads and with tandem warheads either a full-fledged hollow charge acting in depth or a weapon with a clearing action and also tearing open the penetration point laterally.

Die Erfindung ist in der folgenden Zeichnung weiter beispielhaft erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
Hohlladungsgeschoß mit eingefahrenem Abstandshalter;
Figur 2
Hohlladungsgeschoß mit ausgefahrenem Abstandshalter;
Figur 3
Hohlladungsgeschoß mit Vorhohlladung und eingefahrenem Abstandshalter;
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Hohlladungsgeschoß mit Vorhohlladung und ausgefahrenem Abstandshalter.
The invention is further exemplified in the following drawing. Show it:
Figure 1
Shaped charge floor with retracted spacer;
Figure 2
Shaped charge storey with extended spacer;
Figure 3
Shaped charge storey with pre-shaped charge and retracted spacer;
Figure 4
Hollow charge storey with pre-hollow charge and extended spacer.

Alle vier Figuren zeigen einen Hohlladungsgefechtskopf, der bei rechtzeitiger Zündung und ausreichend freiem Raum zur Ausbildung des Hohlladungsstachels ein sehr tiefes Loch in einer Panzerung erzeugen kann. Eine Hohlladung 1 mit einer Einlage 2 in einem Gehäuse 3 ist durch einen am Boden einschraubbaren Zünder 4 initiierbar. Der Zünder 4 enthält einen elektrischen Wandler zur Erzeugung einer Zündspannung, einen Detonator und einen Booster. Die Zündspannung entsteht, wenn eine beim Aufschlag der Abstandshalterspitze 5 auf dem Ziel entstehende Schockwelle über den ringförmigen Abstandshalter 6 und das Gehäuse 3 in den Zünder 4 einläuft. Die Zündung der Hohlladung 1 könnte in bekannter Weise auch anders initiiert werden, beispielsweise durch einen Sensor, der in der Abstandshalterspitze 5 eingebaut ist und dessen Signal von da über elektrische Kabel in den Zünder 4 weitergeleitet wird. Der Abstandshalter 6 ist dabei so dimensioniert, daß sich in dem freien Raum 8 über der Einlage 2 ein Hohlladungsstachel ungestört ausbilden kann.All four figures show a shaped charge warhead which, if ignited in time and with sufficient space to form the shaped charge spike, can create a very deep hole in an armor. A shaped charge 1 with an insert 2 in a housing 3 can be initiated by a detonator 4 which can be screwed into the floor. The igniter 4 contains an electrical converter for generating an ignition voltage, a detonator and a booster. The ignition voltage arises when a shock wave that occurs when the spacer tip 5 strikes the target enters the igniter 4 via the annular spacer 6 and the housing 3. The ignition of the shaped charge 1 could also be initiated differently in a known manner, for example by a sensor which is installed in the spacer tip 5 and the signal from there is passed on to the igniter 4 via electrical cables. The spacer 6 is dimensioned so that a hollow charge spike can form undisturbed in the free space 8 above the insert 2.

In jeder gewünschten Stellung soll der Abstandshalter 6 mit einer Abstandsrohrführung 7 verriegelbar sein, z. B. durch einen Schnapp- oder einen Bajonettverschluß. In vielen Fällen wird auf Zwischenstellungen des Abstandshalters 6 zu verzichten sein, d. h. das Abstandshalterrohr soll entweder voll ausgefahren sein, damit möglichst viel Raum und Zeit zur Ausbildung des Hohlladungsstachels zur Verfügung steht oder der Abstandshalter 6 wird überhaupt nicht (wie in Figur 1 oder 3) herausgezogen, so daß die Tiefenwirkung schlecht ist, jedoch bei der "zu späten" Detonation des Spengstoffes der Hohlladung 1 eine erheblich stärkere seitliche Wirkung erreichbar ist und damit bei weniger starker Panzerung oder in Mauerwerk mannsgroße Löcher aufgerissen werden können.In any desired position, the spacer 6 should be lockable with a spacer tube guide 7, e.g. B. by a snap or a bayonet lock. In many cases, intermediate positions of the spacer 6 will have to be dispensed with, i. H. the spacer tube should either be fully extended, so that as much space and time as possible is available for the formation of the shaped charge spike, or the spacer 6 is not pulled out at all (as in FIG. 1 or 3), so that the depth effect is poor, but with the "too" late "detonation of the explosive of shaped charge 1, a considerably stronger lateral effect can be achieved and thus man-sized holes can be torn open with less strong armor or in masonry.

In den Figuren 3 und 4 ist ein Tandemgefechtskopf mit einer Vorladung, hier mit einer Vorhohlladung 10, wie beispielsweise aus der DE 3 804 992 C2 bekannt, mit eingezogenem und voll ausgefahrenem Abstandshalter 6 dargestellt. Die Vorhohlladung 10 wird vor der Hohlladung 1 gezündet. Der Gefechtskopf gemäß Figur 4 ist durch eine besonders hohe Durchschlagsleistung bei sehr massiver passiver Panzerung ausgezeichnet, allerdings bildet sich nur ein relativ enger Durchschlagskanal aus. Ein solcher Gefechtskopf zeigt erfindungsgemäß bei dünneren Panzerungen, auch mit reaktiven Vorpanzerungen, eine sehr große Wirkung, wenn der Abstandshalter 6 nicht oder nur zu einem Teil ausgefahren wird (Figur 3).FIGS. 3 and 4 show a tandem warhead with a pre-charge, here with a pre-hollow charge 10, as is known for example from DE 3 804 992 C2, with the spacer 6 retracted and fully extended. The pre-charge 10 is ignited before the charge 1. The warhead according to FIG. 4 is distinguished by a particularly high penetration rate with very massive passive armor, but only a relatively narrow penetration channel is formed. According to the invention, such a warhead has a very great effect with thinner armor, even with reactive pre-armor, if the spacer 6 is not or only partially extended (FIG. 3).

Die Zündzeitpunkte der Vor- und der Hauptladung sind entsprechend den Erfordernissen des jeweiligen Gefechtskopfes festgelegt.The ignition timing of the pre-charge and the main charge are determined according to the requirements of the respective warhead.

Es hat sich gezeigt, daß es möglich aber nicht erforderlich ist, die relativen Zündzeitpunkte zwischen Vorhohlladung und Haupthohlladung bei wenig oder nicht ausgefahrenem Abstandshalter 6 zu ändern. Wenn ein Gefechtskopf gemäß Figur 3 vor allem abräumen muß, ist der zeitliche Zündabstand zwischen den Hohlladungen nicht kritisch.It has been shown that it is possible, but not necessary, to change the relative ignition times between the pre-charge and the main charge when the spacer 6 is not or only slightly extended. If, above all, a warhead according to FIG. 3 has to clear away, the ignition interval between the shaped charges is not critical.

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Gefechtskopf mit einer Hohlladung (1) und einem Zünder (4) in einem Gefechtskopfgehäuse (3) und einem aus dem Gefechtskopfgehäuse (3) in Flugrichtung ausfahrbaren Abstandshalter (6), wobei mit dem Auftreffen der Abstandshalterspitze (5) auf dem Ziel die Zündung der Hohlladung (1) ausgelöst wird, dadurch gekenn zeichnet, daß unabhängig von anderen Gefechtskopffunktionen ein partielles oder volles Ausfahren des Abstandshalters (6) am Gefechtskopf oder auch das Verbleiben des Abstandshalters (6) vor der Hohlladung (1) möglich ist, und der Abstandshalter (6) in der jeweiligen ganz oder teilweise ausgefahrenen Stellung fixierbar ist.Warhead with a shaped charge (1) and a detonator (4) in a warhead housing (3) and a spacer (6) which can be extended in the flight direction from the warhead housing (3), the ignition of the spacer tip (5) hitting the target shaped charge (1) is triggered, characterized in that a partial or full extension of the spacer (6) is possible independently of other warhead functions on the warhead or the retention of the spacer (6) in front of the shaped charge (1), and the spacer ( 6) can be fixed in the respective fully or partially extended position. Gefechtskopf nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Abstandshalter (6) eine Vorladung, bevorzugt eine Vorhohlladung (10) angebracht ist.Warhead according to claim 1, characterized in that a pre-charge, preferably a pre-hollow charge (10), is attached in the spacer (6).
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