EP1286129B1 - Incendiary munition for a flight stabilised penetrating projectile - Google Patents

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EP1286129B1
EP1286129B1 EP02012954A EP02012954A EP1286129B1 EP 1286129 B1 EP1286129 B1 EP 1286129B1 EP 02012954 A EP02012954 A EP 02012954A EP 02012954 A EP02012954 A EP 02012954A EP 1286129 B1 EP1286129 B1 EP 1286129B1
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  • the invention relates to an incendiary device for a wing-stabilized balancing projectile which can be arranged in the rear-side region of the projectile and penetrates into the target as a separate unit when hitting a target behind the penetrator of the balancing projectile.
  • Wing stabilized balancing projectiles in which incendiary devices are arranged in the rear-side region of the projectile are, for example, in the German patent applications DE 199 48 708.1 and DE 199 48 710.3 described.
  • the commonly used tracer set is replaced by the set of fire, in order to achieve that the balancing projectile when striking semi-hard targets (eg provided with a relatively thin armor infantry fighting vehicles) unfolds a considerable fire effect.
  • semi-hard targets eg provided with a relatively thin armor infantry fighting vehicles
  • the penetrator of the balancing missile would fly through the semi-hard target and exert on this no significant destructive effect, but only produce a maximum projectile diameter corresponding hole in the armor.
  • incendiary made of a metal sponge and an organic binder known.
  • a metal sponge of zirconium or hafnium and used as a binder polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • these known incendiary devices can not be optimally initiated by shock waves, especially not when only relatively small quantities of the corresponding incendiary rate are used, as is the case with the incendiary beacon-replacing incendiary devices.
  • the invention has for its object to provide incendiary devices for wing stabilized balancing projectiles, which cause a large destructive effect within a target despite a relatively small volume and a low mass and are ignited safely in the event of impact with a target by the resulting shockwaves.
  • the invention is based on the idea of using a titanium sponge as an incendiary charge, wherein an epoxy or polyester resin is used as the binder. Since the incendiary contains no oxygen carrier, it is relatively insensitive.
  • the titanium sponge particles are then heated up to the ignition temperature and continue to burn intensively when the particles become free with the atmospheric oxygen.
  • the relatively brittle titanium sponge is much better suited as a fuel charge than ductile materials, such as zirconium, magnesium or aluminum powder due to its low ductility.
  • the inventive incendiary also cause a setting on fire flame retardant oils (such as diesel or hydraulic oil).
  • incendiary devices behave in the normal state as an inert material and can be brought to inflammation only with a very strong blow. It is therefore possible even if the target is missing a safe handling of the projectile, if the fire sentence is not damaged.
  • the fire set consists of a mixture of 85 to 96% by weight titanium sponge and 4 to 15% by weight of the epoxy or polyester resin and has a density of between 1.7 and 2.8 g / cm 3 is located.
  • the grain size of the boron powder should preferably be ⁇ 10 microns.
  • the fire rate therefore consists of a mixture of 65 to 86 wt .-% titanium sponge, 4 to 15 wt .-% of an epoxy or polyester resin and 10 to 20 wt .-% boron powder, the density of the fire rate turn between 1.7 and 2.8 g / cm 3 .
  • the particle size range of the titanium sponge such that 30% of the titanium sponge particles have a particle size greater than 450 microns and 70% have a particle size less than 450 microns.
  • 1 designates a large-caliber wing-stabilized balancing projectile, as it is fired, for example, from tank cannons.
  • the balancing projectile 1 comprises a penetrator 2 and a stabilizer 3 attached to the penetrator. This consists essentially of a sleeve-shaped stabilizer support 4 with stabilizing wings 5 arranged on the outside and a longitudinal axis 6 of the balancing projectile 1 extending on the side facing the penetrator 2 through this closed recess. 7
  • the rear-side region 8 of the penetrator 2 extends into a second subregion 9 of the recess 7 and is connected to the tail carrier 4, e.g. connected by a threaded connection 10 non-positively.
  • first portion 11 of the recess 7 of the tail boom 4 is a capsule 12 with a only when hitting a target (eg a tank) 13 ( Figure 2) ignitable fire sentence 14.
  • the fire sentence 14th is arranged displaceably in the recess 7 in the direction of the longitudinal axis 6 of the balancing projectile 1.
  • the torn-open capsule 12 flies due to their inertia from the vacant opening 16 of the recess 7 of the tail boom 4 behind the penetrator 2 ago and breaks up, for example. on the back wall or on objects in the tank, thereby releasing the fire charge. This reacts with the atmospheric oxygen, so that a hot, marsprühender sparkling rain with considerable fire effect arises.
  • the combustion energy is increased by the addition of boron, so that a correspondingly greater effect is achieved in the target due to the greater heat.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Brandsatz für ein flügelstabilisiertes Wuchtgeschoß, der im heckseitigen Bereich des Geschosses anordbar und beim Auftreffen auf ein Ziel hinter dem Penetrator des Wuchtgeschosses als eigene Einheit in das Ziel eindringt.The invention relates to an incendiary device for a wing-stabilized balancing projectile which can be arranged in the rear-side region of the projectile and penetrates into the target as a separate unit when hitting a target behind the penetrator of the balancing projectile.

Flügelstabilisierte Wuchtgeschosse, bei denen Brandsätze im heckseitigen Bereich des Geschosses angeordnet sind, werden beispielsweise in den deutschen Patentanmeldungen DE 199 48 708.1 und DE 199 48 710.3 beschrieben. Bei derartigen Wuchtgeschossen wird der üblicherweise verwendete Leuchtspursatz durch den Brandsatz ersetzt, um zu erreichen, daß das Wuchtgeschoß beim Auftreffen auf halbharte Ziele (z.B. mit einer relativ dünnen Panzerung versehene Schützenpanzer) eine beachtliche Brandwirkung entfaltet. Denn ohne einen derartigen Brandsatz würde der Penetrator des Wuchtgeschosses das halbharte Ziel durchfliegen und auf dieses keine wesentliche zerstörende Wirkung ausüben, sondern lediglich ein dem maximalen Geschoßdurchmesser entsprechendes Loch in der Panzerung erzeugen.Wing stabilized balancing projectiles, in which incendiary devices are arranged in the rear-side region of the projectile are, for example, in the German patent applications DE 199 48 708.1 and DE 199 48 710.3 described. In such balancing projectiles the commonly used tracer set is replaced by the set of fire, in order to achieve that the balancing projectile when striking semi-hard targets (eg provided with a relatively thin armor infantry fighting vehicles) unfolds a considerable fire effect. For without such a fire sentence, the penetrator of the balancing missile would fly through the semi-hard target and exert on this no significant destructive effect, but only produce a maximum projectile diameter corresponding hole in the armor.

In der DE 199 48 710.3 wird zwar bereits angegeben, daß der heckseitig in dem Wuchtgeschoß angeordnete Brandsatz auch derart gewählt werden kann, daß er durch die beim Aufprall auf ein entsprechendes Ziel entstehende Schockwelle initiierbar ist, doch offenbarte diese Schrift keinerlei nähere Einzelheiten über den konkreten Aufbau eines derartigen Brandsatzes.In the DE 199 48 710.3 Although it is already stated that the arranged on the rear side in the bullet fire rate can also be chosen such that it can be initiated by the resulting shock on a corresponding target shockwave, but this document revealed no further details about the specific structure of such a fire sentence.

Aus der DE-AS 29 01 517 sind Brandsätze, die aus einem Metallschwamm und einem organischen Bindemittel bestehen, bekannt. Dabei wird vorzugsweise ein Metallschwamm von Zirkonium oder Hafnium und als Bindemittel Polytetrafluoräthylen verwendet. Wie Versuche der Anmelderin ergeben haben, sind diese bekannten Brandsätze nicht optimal durch Schockwellen initiierbar, und zwar insbesondere dann nicht, wenn nur relativ kleine Mengen des entsprechenden Brandsatzes verwendet werden, wie dieses bei den die Leuchtspur ersetzenden Brandsätzen von Wuchtgeschossen der Fall ist.From the DE-AS 29 01 517 are incendiary made of a metal sponge and an organic binder known. In this case, preferably a metal sponge of zirconium or hafnium and used as a binder polytetrafluoroethylene. As the Applicant's experiments have shown, these known incendiary devices can not be optimally initiated by shock waves, especially not when only relatively small quantities of the corresponding incendiary rate are used, as is the case with the incendiary beacon-replacing incendiary devices.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, Brandsätze für flügelstabilisierte Wuchtgeschosse anzugeben, die trotz eines relativ geringen Volumens und einer geringen Masse eine große zerstörende Wirkung innerhalb eines Zieles verursachen und beim Aufprall auf ein Ziel durch die entstehenden Schockwellen sicher gezündet werden.The invention has for its object to provide incendiary devices for wing stabilized balancing projectiles, which cause a large destructive effect within a target despite a relatively small volume and a low mass and are ignited safely in the event of impact with a target by the resulting shockwaves.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung offenbaren die Unteransprüche.This object is solved by the features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention disclose the dependent claims.

Im wesentlichen liegt der Erfindung der Gedanke zugrunde, als Brandsatz einen Titanschwamm zu verwenden, wobei als Bindemittel ein Epoxid- oder Polyesterharz verwendet wird. Da der Brandsatz keinen Sauerstoffträger enthält, ist er relativ unempfindlich.Essentially, the invention is based on the idea of using a titanium sponge as an incendiary charge, wherein an epoxy or polyester resin is used as the binder. Since the incendiary contains no oxygen carrier, it is relatively insensitive.

Beim Zielaufschlag werden die Titanschwammpartikel dann bis zur Zündtemperatur aufgeheizt und brennen bei Freiwerden der Partikel mit dem Luftsauerstoff intensiv weiter.At the target impact, the titanium sponge particles are then heated up to the ignition temperature and continue to burn intensively when the particles become free with the atmospheric oxygen.

Bei Versuchen hat sich gezeigt, daß der relativ spröde Titanschwamm aufgrund seiner geringen Duktilität als Brandsatz wesentlich besser geeignet ist als duktile Werkstoffe, wie etwa Zirkon-, Magnesium- oder Aluminiumpulver. Außerdem bewirken die erfindungsgemäßen Brandsätze auch ein in Brand setzen schwer entflammbarer Öle (wie Diesel- oder Hydrauliköl).In experiments, it has been found that the relatively brittle titanium sponge is much better suited as a fuel charge than ductile materials, such as zirconium, magnesium or aluminum powder due to its low ductility. In addition, the inventive incendiary also cause a setting on fire flame retardant oils (such as diesel or hydraulic oil).

Ein weiterer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Brandsätze besteht darin, daß sie sich im normalen Zustand wie ein inertes Material verhalten und nur mit einem sehr starken Schlag zur Entzündung gebracht werden können. Es ist daher auch bei Verfehlung des Zieles eine sichere Handhabung des Geschosses möglich, wenn der Brandsatz nicht beschädigt wird.Another advantage of the incendiary devices according to the invention is that they behave in the normal state as an inert material and can be brought to inflammation only with a very strong blow. It is therefore possible even if the target is missing a safe handling of the projectile, if the fire sentence is not damaged.

Bei einer ersten vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht der Brandsatz aus einer Mischung von 85 bis 96 Gew.-% Titanschwamm und 4 bis 15 Gew.-% des Epoxidoder Polyesterharzes und besitzt eine Dichte, die zwischen 1,7 und 2,8 g/cm3 liegt.In a first advantageous embodiment of the invention, the fire set consists of a mixture of 85 to 96% by weight titanium sponge and 4 to 15% by weight of the epoxy or polyester resin and has a density of between 1.7 and 2.8 g / cm 3 is located.

Zur Erhöhung des Energieinhaltes (Erhöhung der Verbrennungsenthalpie) hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, dem Brandsatz 10 bis 20 Gew.-% Borpulver beizumischen, wobei die Korngröße des Borpulvers vorzugsweise ≤ 10 µm betragen sollte. Bei einer zweiten Ausführungsform besteht der Brandsatz daher aus einer Mischung von 65 bis 86 Gew.-% Titanschwamm, 4 bis 15 Gew.-% eines Epoxid- oder Polyesterharzes und 10 bis 20 Gew.-% Borpulver, wobei die Dichte des Brandsatzes wiederum zwischen 1,7 und 2,8 g/cm3 liegt.To increase the energy content (increase in the enthalpy of combustion) has proven to be advantageous to mix the fire rate 10 to 20 wt .-% boron powder, the grain size of the boron powder should preferably be ≤ 10 microns. In a second embodiment, the fire rate therefore consists of a mixture of 65 to 86 wt .-% titanium sponge, 4 to 15 wt .-% of an epoxy or polyester resin and 10 to 20 wt .-% boron powder, the density of the fire rate turn between 1.7 and 2.8 g / cm 3 .

Um eine maximale Brandwirkung im Kampfraum eines entsprechenden gepanzerten Fahrzeuges zu erreichen, hat es sich als zweckmäßig erwiesen, den Korngrößenbereich des Titanschwammes derart zu wählen, daß 30% der Titanschwammpartikel eine Korngröße größer 450 µm und 70% eine Korngröße kleiner 450 µm besitzen.In order to achieve a maximum fire effect in the combat area of a corresponding armored vehicle, it has proven expedient to choose the particle size range of the titanium sponge such that 30% of the titanium sponge particles have a particle size greater than 450 microns and 70% have a particle size less than 450 microns.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus dem folgenden anhand von Figuren erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiel. Es zeigen:

  • Fig.1 und 2 jeweils den Längsschnitt eines den erfindungsgemäßen Brandsatz enthaltenden Wuchtgeschosses, vor und nach dem Auftreffen auf ein gepanzertes Ziel.
Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following with reference to figures explained embodiment. Show it:
  • Figures 1 and 2 each show the longitudinal section of a blasting project containing the inventive fire sentence, before and after hitting an armored target.

In Fig.1 ist mit 1 ein großkalibriges flügelstabilisiertes Wuchtgeschoß bezeichnet, wie es beispielsweise aus Panzerkanonen verschossen wird. Das Wuchtgeschoß 1 umfaßt einen Penetrator 2 und ein an dem Penetrator befestigtes Leitwerk 3. Dieses besteht im wesentlichen aus einem hülsenförmigen Leitwerkträger 4 mit außenseitig angeordneten Stabilisierungsflügeln 5 und einer sich in Richtung der Längsachse 6 des Wuchtgeschosses 1 erstreckenden und auf der dem Penetrator 2 zugewandten Seite durch diesen verschlossenen Ausnehmung 7.In FIG. 1, 1 designates a large-caliber wing-stabilized balancing projectile, as it is fired, for example, from tank cannons. The balancing projectile 1 comprises a penetrator 2 and a stabilizer 3 attached to the penetrator. This consists essentially of a sleeve-shaped stabilizer support 4 with stabilizing wings 5 arranged on the outside and a longitudinal axis 6 of the balancing projectile 1 extending on the side facing the penetrator 2 through this closed recess. 7

Der heckseitige Bereich 8 des Penetrators 2 erstreckt sich bis in einen zweiten Teilbereich 9 der Ausnehmung 7 hinein und ist mit dem Leitwerkträger 4 z.B. über eine Gewindeverbindung 10 kraftschlüssig verbunden.The rear-side region 8 of the penetrator 2 extends into a second subregion 9 of the recess 7 and is connected to the tail carrier 4, e.g. connected by a threaded connection 10 non-positively.

In einem sich heckseitig an den zweiten Teilbereich 9 anschließenden ersten Teilbereich 11 der Ausnehmung 7 des Leitwerkträgers 4 befindet sich eine Kapsel 12 mit einem erst beim Auftreffen auf ein Ziel (z.B. einen Panzer) 13 (Fig.2) anzündbaren Brandsatz 14. Der Brandsatz 14 ist in der Ausnehmung 7 in Richtung der Längsachse 6 des Wuchtgeschosses 1 verschiebbar angeordnet.In a rear portion adjoining the second portion 9 first portion 11 of the recess 7 of the tail boom 4 is a capsule 12 with a only when hitting a target (eg a tank) 13 (Figure 2) ignitable fire sentence 14. The fire sentence 14th is arranged displaceably in the recess 7 in the direction of the longitudinal axis 6 of the balancing projectile 1.

Trifft das Wuchtgeschoß 1 auf die relativ dünne Wand 15 des schrägen Zieles 13 (z.B. unter einem Winkel von 60°), so durchdringt der Penetrator 2 diese Wand zunächst weitgehend ungehindert. Sobald das Leitwerk 3 auf die Wand 15 trifft, wird dieses aufgrund ihres großen Durchmessers und des damit verbundenen Widerstandes von dem Penetrator 2 getrennt und verbleibt entweder in der Wand 15 des Zieles 13 oder fliegt mit wesentlich verminderter Geschwindigkeit als der Penetrator 2 weiter, wobei die Stabilisierungsflügel 5 des Leitwerkes 3 zersplittern und die Kapsel 12 des Brandsatzes 14 mindestens in Teilbereichen reißt.Meets the power projectile 1 on the relatively thin wall 15 of the oblique target 13 (eg at an angle of 60 °), so penetrates the penetrator 2, this wall initially largely unhindered. Once the tail 3 hits the wall 15, this is separated because of their large diameter and the associated resistance of the penetrator 2 and either remains in the wall 15 of the target 13 or flies at a substantially reduced speed than the penetrator 2 on, the Stabilizing wing 5 of the tail unit 3 splinter and the capsule 12 of the fire sentence 14 breaks at least in some areas.

Die aufgerissene Kapsel 12 fliegt aufgrund ihrer Massenträgheit aus der freigewordenen Öffnung 16 der Ausnehmung 7 des Leitwerkträgers 4 hinter dem Penetrator 2 her und zerschellt z.B. an der Rückwand oder an im Panzer befindlichen Gegenständen und gibt dabei den Brandsatz frei. Dieser reagiert mit dem Luftsauerstoff, so daß ein heißer, weitsprühender Funkenregen mit beachtlicher Brandwirkung entsteht.The torn-open capsule 12 flies due to their inertia from the vacant opening 16 of the recess 7 of the tail boom 4 behind the penetrator 2 ago and breaks up, for example. on the back wall or on objects in the tank, thereby releasing the fire charge. This reacts with the atmospheric oxygen, so that a hot, weitsprühender sparkling rain with considerable fire effect arises.

Als Brandsätze wurden beispielsweise die beiden nachfolgenden Mischungen vorteilhafterweise verwendet:

  1. 1. 96 Gew.-% Titanschwamm (Korngrößenbereich: 30% größer 450 µm; 70% kleiner 450 µm)
    4% Gew.-% Epoxidharz (Araldit)
    Verpressung der Mischung auf eine Dichte von 2,5 g/cm3
  2. 2. 80 Gew.-% Titanschwamm (Korngrößenbereich: 30% größer 450 µm; 70% kleiner 450 µm)
    5 Gew.-% Epoxidharz (Araldit)
    15 Gew.% Borpulver (Korngrößenbereich: ≤ 10 µm)
    Verpressung der Mischung auf eine Dichte von 2,5 g/cm3
For example, as incendiary mixtures, the two following mixtures were advantageously used:
  1. 1. 96% by weight of titanium sponge (particle size range: 30% greater than 450 μm, 70% less than 450 μm)
    4% by weight of epoxy resin (araldite)
    Pressing the mixture to a density of 2.5 g / cm 3
  2. 2. 80% by weight of titanium sponge (particle size range: 30% greater than 450 μm, 70% less than 450 μm)
    5% by weight of epoxy resin (araldite)
    15% by weight boron powder (particle size range: ≦ 10 μm)
    Pressing the mixture to a density of 2.5 g / cm 3

In dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel wird durch das Hinzumischen von Bor die Verbrennungsenergie erhöht, so daß im Ziel aufgrund der größeren Hitze eine entsprechend größere Wirkung erzielt wird.In the second embodiment, the combustion energy is increased by the addition of boron, so that a correspondingly greater effect is achieved in the target due to the greater heat.

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Wuchtgeschoßkinetic energy projectile
22
Penetratorpenetrator
33
Leitwerktail
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Leitwerkträgertail boom
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Stabilisierungsflügelstabilizing fins
66
Längsachselongitudinal axis
77
Ausnehmungrecess
88th
heckseitiger Bereichrear area
99
zweite Teilbereichsecond subarea
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Gewindeverbindungthreaded connection
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erste Teilbereichfirst subarea
1212
Kapselcapsule
1313
Zielaim
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Brandsatzincendiary
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Wandwall
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Claims (8)

  1. Incendiary charge (14) for a fin-stabilized kinetic-energy projectile (1) which can be arranged in the tail area of the projectile (1) and penetrates into the target as one unit behind a penetrator (2) on the projectile (1) on striking a target (13), with the incendiary charge (14) using a titanium foam and an epoxy or polyester resin as a binding agent, with the titanium foam particles being heated to the ignition temperature and continuing to burn more intensively with oxygen from the air when these particles are released.
  2. Incendiary charge according to Claim 1, characterized in that the shockwave which is produced on striking the target (13) ignites the incendiary charge (14).
  3. Incendiary charge according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the incendiary charge (14) is composed of 85 to 96% by weight of titanium foam and 4 to 15% by weight of an epoxy resin or polyester resin, with a density of between 1.7 and 2.8 g/cm3.
  4. Incendiary charge according to Claim 3, characterized in that the incendiary charge (14) is composed of 96% by weight of titanium foam and 4% by weight of epoxy resin, and has a density of 2.5 g/cm3.
  5. Incendiary charge according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the incendiary charge (14) is composed of 65 to 86% by weight of titanium foam, of 4 to 15% by weight of epoxy resin or a polyester resin, and of 10 to 20% by weight of boron powder, with a density of between 1.7 and 2.8 g/cm3
  6. Incendiary charge according to Claim 5, characterized in that the incendiary charge (14) is composed of 80% by weight of titanium foam, 5% by weight of epoxy resin and 15% by weight of boron powder, with a density of 2.5 g/cm3.
  7. Incendiary charge according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the boron powder has a grain size of ≤ 10 µm.
  8. Incendiary charge according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the grain size range of the titanium foam is chosen such that 30% or the titanium foam particles have a grain size of more than 450 µm, and 70% have a grain size of less than 450 µm.
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