EP3359908A1 - Self-consuming projectile - Google Patents

Self-consuming projectile

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EP3359908A1
EP3359908A1 EP16770516.9A EP16770516A EP3359908A1 EP 3359908 A1 EP3359908 A1 EP 3359908A1 EP 16770516 A EP16770516 A EP 16770516A EP 3359908 A1 EP3359908 A1 EP 3359908A1
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Frank Heymann
Gerhard Bilger
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Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B10/00—Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missiles; Arrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
    • F42B10/32—Range-reducing or range-increasing arrangements; Fall-retarding means
    • F42B10/48—Range-reducing, destabilising or braking arrangements, e.g. impact-braking arrangements; Fall-retarding means, e.g. balloons, rockets for braking or fall-retarding
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B10/00—Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missiles; Arrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
    • F42B10/32—Range-reducing or range-increasing arrangements; Fall-retarding means
    • F42B10/38—Range-increasing arrangements
    • F42B10/40—Range-increasing arrangements with combustion of a slow-burning charge, e.g. fumers, base-bleed projectiles
    • 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
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/44—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information of incendiary type
    • 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
    • F42B12/72—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material
    • F42B12/74—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
    • F42B12/745—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body the core being made of plastics; Compounds or blends of plastics and other materials, e.g. fillers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B30/00—Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used
    • F42B30/02—Bullets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B5/00—Cartridge ammunition, e.g. separately-loaded propellant charges
    • F42B5/02—Cartridges, i.e. cases with charge and missile
    • F42B5/18—Caseless ammunition; Cartridges having combustible cases
    • F42B5/181—Caseless ammunition; Cartridges having combustible cases consisting of a combustible casing wall and a metal base; Connectors therefor

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  • the invention is concerned with a so-called self-consuming projectile or an ammunition, also with a training bullet or a training ammunition, which acts up to a predefined effective distance, on the other hand degrades the speed significantly faster when exceeding this distance.
  • the invention is based on the idea of specifying an ammunition or a projectile, which in a so-called main combat distance does not undergo any external ballistic disturbances, which then, if the target has not been hit, can reduce the velocity much faster. Especially during practice ammunition, these must have as identical as possible characteristics within the training main combat distance as the corresponding combat ammunition can then reduce the speed much faster.
  • This speed reduction is carried out according to the invention in that the projectile consumes itself after a certain time or after a certain route, that is, degrades, minimizes its weight and thus eliminates itself.
  • the weight reduction and thus the elimination takes place in that at least one pyrotechnic charge is incorporated in the projectile, which determines the weight or the mass of the projectile and is fired only when the effective distance is exceeded.
  • the projectile loses weight or mass over the flight time or flight distance.
  • the projectile is adapted to the desired effective distance via the burning rate of his or her pyrotechnic charges.
  • the projectile consists of a bullet jacket, eg of metal or a plastic.
  • the jacket is filled with at least one pyrotechnic charge.
  • Mantle and pyrotechnic composition together form the projectile, ie, the firing and active weight the initial mass of the projectile.
  • a non-illustrated propellant charge of a likewise not shown ammunition ignites the pyrotechnic charge at launch.
  • the pyrotechnic composition then burns at a defined speed during the flight phase or flight time. This defined burn off can be adjusted by the composition of the pyrotechnic mixture of the set. Also via the volume selection of the sentences a setting is possible. Combinations of known possibilities are known to the person skilled in the art and lend themselves here.
  • the firing speed must be set so that the speed and the projectile mass within the defined effective distance still have the required energy and ensure their functionality. For a gradual burnup, two or more sets are to be provided. Preferably then different pyrotechnic sentences are involved.
  • delay lines delay elements
  • Flammable sleeve material is known for example from EP 1 123 482 B1.
  • Such projectiles are preferably applicable at launch angles> 30 ° in order to ensure non-literacy. It is important that until the bullet hits the ground, the pyrotechnic set is burned down, so that, if anything, only the light projectile shells with low residual energy fall to the ground. These projectiles are particularly suitable for non-lethal combat of air targets such as drones.
  • This constructive measure or measures ensures that the ammunition for the effective range or the effective distance have ballistic identical properties (trajectory) as the corresponding combat ammunition, but a maximum total range is not exceeded. This generally increases safety.
  • FIG. 1 shows the single figure sketchy a projectile 1 with a projectile casing or projectile casing 2 and in this embodiment, two incorporated in the projectile casing 2 pyrotechnic sets 3, 4. Both sets 3, 4 allow gradual burnup.
  • the projectile 1 or the projectile casing 2 has an open projectile bottom 5, which is closed with a destructible membrane 6 until it is fired. Between the two pyrotechnic sets 3, 4, a membrane 7 may be introduced.
  • the pyrotechnic charge 3 is ignited when firing the projectile 1 from a gun barrel or gun barrel, not shown. This lighting can be done directly.
  • the pyrotechnic composition 3 is dimensioned (volume, mixture, etc.) such that it ignites the further pyrotechnic composition 4 only when an effective distance for the projectile 1 is exceeded.
  • the lighting of the pyrotechnic set 3 can also be done via a delay. Delay elements and their adjustment are shown for example in DE 10 2013 013 705 A1, DE 10 2012 014 1450 A1 or DE 10 2012 014 149 B3, to which reference is hereby made.
  • the projectile 1 loses mass or weight. The mass tends to zero. As a result, a low residual mass of the projectile 1 is guaranteed outside the effective distance. The safety is increased and a non-lethal effect of the remaining bullet, in particular outside the effective distance, is achieved.

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Abstract

A projectile (1) with a projectile casing (2) and at least one pyrotechnic charge (3, 4) incorporated in the projectile casing (2) is proposed, wherein the projectile (1) has an open projectile base (5) with a destructible membrane (6) and the pyrotechnic charge (3, 4) burns away at a defined rate during the flight of the projectile (1), and so the projectile (1) loses mass in such a way that a predetermined effective range is not exceeded. As a result, safety and a nonlethal effect are achieved, in particular outside the effective range.

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BESCHREIBUNG  DESCRIPTION
Selbstverzehrendes Geschoss Self-consuming bullet
Die Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit einem so genannten selbstverzehrendem Geschoss bzw. einer Munition, auch mit einem Übungsgeschoss bzw. einer Übungsmunition, die bis zu einer vordefinierten Wirkentfernung wirkt, andererseits bei Überschreitung dieser Entfernung deutlich schnell die Geschwindigkeit abbaut. The invention is concerned with a so-called self-consuming projectile or an ammunition, also with a training bullet or a training ammunition, which acts up to a predefined effective distance, on the other hand degrades the speed significantly faster when exceeding this distance.
Aus der DE 10 2005 030 263 B3 ist ein Sicherheitssystem für tempierbare Munition mit Selbstzerlegung bekannt. Dabei bleibt ein Selbstzerlegungsmechanismus solange aktiv, bis eine Überprüfung der Funktion eines Zünders abgeschlossen ist. Bei negativem Ergebnis erfolgt eine Selbstzerlegung, die somit an den Anfang der Mission gelegt wird. Weitere Selbstzerlegungseinrichtungen sind der DE 100 20 637 C1 oder der DE 43 35 938 C2 entnehmbar. From DE 10 2005 030 263 B3 a security system for malleable ammunition with self-decomposition is known. In this case, a self-separation mechanism remains active until a check of the function of a detonator is completed. If the result is negative, a self-decomposition takes place, which is thus placed at the beginning of the mission. Further self-separation devices can be taken from DE 100 20 637 C1 or DE 43 35 938 C2.
Es sind zudem Gefechtsmunitionen bekannt, bei denen eine im Geschossheck integrierte Leuchtspur kurz vor dem Ende ihrer Brenndauer genutzt wird, die im Geschoss integrierte Sprengladung zu zünden. Dadurch wird verhindert, dass Blindgänger im Kampffeld herumliegen, wenn die Gefechtsmunition das Ziel nicht getroffen hat. Nachteilig ist, dass die notwendige Zuverlässigkeit der Selbstvernichtung nicht immer gewährleistet ist. There are also known combat ammunition in which a tracer tail integrated in the bullet tail is used shortly before the end of their burning time to ignite the integrated explosive charge in the bullet. This will prevent duds from lying around in the battlefield if the combat ammunition has not hit the target. The disadvantage is that the necessary reliability of self-destruction is not always guaranteed.
Konventionelle Geschosse verfügen entsprechend ihrer Mündungsgeschwindigkeit und ihrem Geschossgewicht über eine teilweise hohe Mündungsenergie. Diese wird häufig jedoch ausschließlich über den Luftwiderstand während des Fluges abgebaut. Daraus resultiert abhängig vom Abschusswinkel eine große Schussweite. Diese liegt bei Kalibern im Handwaffenbereich bei einer Flugweite bis zu 2000 m. Die Wirkentfernung insbesondere im Kaliber 9x19 mm sollte aber nur im Bereich bis zu 200 m liegen. Selbst in diesen Entfernungen besitzen derartige Geschosse noch ausreichende Restenergie, um ernsthafte Verletzungen etc. hervorzurufen. Derartige Geschosse weisen keine Selbstzerlegungsmechanismen auf. Hier greift die Erfindung die Aufgabe auf, eine Munition aufzuzeigen, die Wirkung (Energie) bis zu einem definierten Entfernungsbereich zu erhalten und die Energie danach sehr schnell abzubauen. Es soll eine vorgebbare Entfernung nicht überschritten werden, damit keine Gefährdung im Hinterland entsteht. Conventional projectiles have according to their muzzle velocity and their projectile weight over a partially high muzzle energy. However, this is often reduced only by air resistance during the flight. This results in a large shooting range depending on the shooting angle. This lies with calibres in the hand weapon range with a range of up to 2000 m. The effective distance especially in the caliber 9x19 mm but should only be in the range up to 200 m. Even at these distances, such projectiles still have sufficient residual energy to cause serious injury, etc. Such bullets have no self-separation mechanisms. Here, the invention takes on the task to show an ammunition to obtain the effect (energy) to a defined distance range and then break down the energy very quickly. It should not be exceeded a predetermined distance, so that no danger arises in the hinterland.
Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind den Unteransprüchen entnehmbar. The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the dependent claims.
Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, eine Munition bzw. ein Geschoss anzugeben, die in einer so genannten Hauptkampfentfernung außenballistisch keinerlei Störungen unterliegt, die dann aber, wenn das Ziel nicht getroffen wurde, deutlich schneller die Geschwindigkeit abbauen kann. Insbesondere bei Übungsmunitionen müssen diese innerhalb der Übungs- hauptkampfentfernung möglichst identische Eigenschaften vorweisen, wie die entsprechende Gefechtsmunition, dann aber deutlich schneller die Geschwindigkeit abbauen können. The invention is based on the idea of specifying an ammunition or a projectile, which in a so-called main combat distance does not undergo any external ballistic disturbances, which then, if the target has not been hit, can reduce the velocity much faster. Especially during practice ammunition, these must have as identical as possible characteristics within the training main combat distance as the corresponding combat ammunition can then reduce the speed much faster.
Dieser Geschwindigkeitsabbau erfolgt erfindungsgemäß dadurch, dass sich das Geschoss nach einer bestimmten Zeit bzw. nach einer bestimmten Flugstrecke sich selbst verzehrt, d.h., sich abbaut, sein Gewicht minimiert und sich damit eliminiert. Der Gewichtsabbau und damit die Eliminierung erfolgt dadurch, dass mindestens ein pyrotechnischer Satz im Geschoss eingebunden ist, der das Gewicht bzw. die Masse des Geschosses bestimmt und erst beim Überschreiten der Wirkentfernung gezündet wird. Dadurch verliert das Geschoss über die Flugzeit bzw. Flugstrecke an Gewicht bzw. Masse. Das Geschoss wird über die Brenngeschwindigkeit seines bzw. seiner pyrotechnischen Sätze an die gewünschte Wirkentfernung angepasst. This speed reduction is carried out according to the invention in that the projectile consumes itself after a certain time or after a certain route, that is, degrades, minimizes its weight and thus eliminates itself. The weight reduction and thus the elimination takes place in that at least one pyrotechnic charge is incorporated in the projectile, which determines the weight or the mass of the projectile and is fired only when the effective distance is exceeded. As a result, the projectile loses weight or mass over the flight time or flight distance. The projectile is adapted to the desired effective distance via the burning rate of his or her pyrotechnic charges.
Das Geschoss besteht aus einem Geschossmantel, z.B. aus Metall oder einem Kunststoff. Der Mantel ist mit wenigstens einem pyrotechnischen Satz gefüllt. Mantel und pyrotechnischer Satz bilden zusammen das Geschoss, d.h., das Abschuss- und Wirkgewicht die Ausgangsmasse des Geschosses. Ein nicht näher dargestellter Treibladungssatz einer gleichfalls nicht näher dargestellten Munition zündet den pyrotechnischen Satz beim Abschuss. Der pyrotechnische Satz brennt dann während der Flugphase bzw. Flugzeit mit einer definierten Geschwindigkeit ab. Dieses definierte Abbrennen kann durch die Zusammensetzung der pyrotechnischen Mischung des Satzes eingestellt werden. Auch über die Volumenwahl der Sätze ist eine Einstellung möglich. Kombinationen bekannter Möglichkeiten sind dem Fachmann bekannt und bieten sich hier an. Die Brenngeschwindigkeit ist so einzustellen, dass die Geschwindigkeit und Geschossmasse in der definierten Wirkentfernung noch die geforderte Energie besitzen und die Funktionsfähigkeit gewährleisten. Für einen stufenweisen Abbrand sind zwei oder mehrere Sätze vorzusehen. Bevorzugt sind dann auch unterschiedliche pyrotechnische Sätze eingebunden. The projectile consists of a bullet jacket, eg of metal or a plastic. The jacket is filled with at least one pyrotechnic charge. Mantle and pyrotechnic composition together form the projectile, ie, the firing and active weight the initial mass of the projectile. A non-illustrated propellant charge of a likewise not shown ammunition ignites the pyrotechnic charge at launch. The pyrotechnic composition then burns at a defined speed during the flight phase or flight time. This defined burn off can be adjusted by the composition of the pyrotechnic mixture of the set. Also via the volume selection of the sentences a setting is possible. Combinations of known possibilities are known to the person skilled in the art and lend themselves here. The firing speed must be set so that the speed and the projectile mass within the defined effective distance still have the required energy and ensure their functionality. For a gradual burnup, two or more sets are to be provided. Preferably then different pyrotechnic sentences are involved.
Auch die Einbindung von Verzögerungsstrecken (Verzögerungselementen) kann hier vorgesehen werden. The integration of delay lines (delay elements) can also be provided here.
Sobald der pyrotechnische Satz bzw. die pyrotechnischen Sätze abgebrannt ist/sind, bleibt die leichte Hülle übrig, sodass die Restenergie bzw. Restgeschwindigkeit schneller abgebaut wird. Alternativ kann die Hülle beim Abbrand des pyrotechnischen Satzes auch verbrennen, bzw. zeitlich danach, sodass sich das Geschoss vollständig verzehrt. Brennbares Hülsenmaterial ist beispielsweise aus der EP 1 123 482 B1 bekannt. As soon as the pyrotechnic charge or pyrotechnic charges have burnt down, the light shell remains, reducing the residual energy or residual velocity more quickly. Alternatively, the shell can also burn during the burning of the pyrotechnic composition, or after it in time, so that the projectile is completely consumed. Flammable sleeve material is known for example from EP 1 123 482 B1.
Derartige Geschosse sind bevorzugt bei Abschusswinkeln >30° anwendbar, um eine Nichtle- talität zu gewährleisten. Wichtig ist, dass bis das Geschoss auf den Boden auftrifft, der pyrotechnische Satz abgebrannt ist, sodass, wenn überhaupt, nur noch die leichten Geschosshüllen mit geringer Restenergie zu Boden fallen. Diese Geschosse sind besonders für eine nicht letale Bekämpfung von Luftzielen bzw. Luftleichtzielen, wie Drohnen, geeignet. Such projectiles are preferably applicable at launch angles> 30 ° in order to ensure non-literacy. It is important that until the bullet hits the ground, the pyrotechnic set is burned down, so that, if anything, only the light projectile shells with low residual energy fall to the ground. These projectiles are particularly suitable for non-lethal combat of air targets such as drones.
Durch diese konstruktive Maßnahme bzw. Maßnahmen wird gewährleistet, dass für den Wirkbereich bzw. die Wirkentfernung die Munition außenballistisch identische Eigenschaften (Flugbahn) aufweisen wie die entsprechende Gefechtsmunition, eine maximale Gesamt- Reichweite aber nicht überschritten wird. Dadurch wird die Sicherheit im Allgemeinen erhöht. This constructive measure or measures ensures that the ammunition for the effective range or the effective distance have ballistic identical properties (trajectory) as the corresponding combat ammunition, but a maximum total range is not exceeded. This generally increases safety.
Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Zeichnung soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt die einzige Figur skizzenhaft ein Geschoss 1 mit einem Geschossmantel bzw. Geschosshülle 2 sowie in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel zwei in den Geschossmantel 2 eingebundenen pyrotechnischen Sätzen 3, 4. Beide Sätze 3, 4 ermöglichen einen stufenweisen Abbrand. Das Geschoss 1 bzw. die Geschosshülle 2 weist einen offenen Geschossboden 5 auf, der bis zum Abschuss mit einer zerstörbaren Membran 6 verschlossen ist. Zwischen den beiden pyrotechnischen Sätzen 3, 4 kann eine Membran 7 eingebracht sein. Reference to an embodiment with drawing, the invention will be explained in more detail. It shows the single figure sketchy a projectile 1 with a projectile casing or projectile casing 2 and in this embodiment, two incorporated in the projectile casing 2 pyrotechnic sets 3, 4. Both sets 3, 4 allow gradual burnup. The projectile 1 or the projectile casing 2 has an open projectile bottom 5, which is closed with a destructible membrane 6 until it is fired. Between the two pyrotechnic sets 3, 4, a membrane 7 may be introduced.
Der pyrotechnische Satz 3 wird beim Abschuss des Geschosses 1 aus einem nicht näher dargestellten Waffenrohr oder Waffenlauf angezündet. Dieses Anzünden kann direkt erfolgen. Der pyrotechnische Satz 3 ist so bemessen (Volumen, Mischung etc.), dass dieser den weiteren pyrotechnischen Satz 4 erst dann entzündet, wenn eine Wirkentfernung für das Geschoss 1 überschritten wird. Das Anzünden des pyrotechnischen Satzes 3 kann aber auch über eine Verzögerung erfolgen. Verzögerungselemente und deren Einstellung zeigen beispielsweise die DE 10 2013 013 705 A1 , die DE 10 2012 014 1450 A1 oder DE 10 2012 014 149 B3, auf die hiermit Bezug genommen wird. The pyrotechnic charge 3 is ignited when firing the projectile 1 from a gun barrel or gun barrel, not shown. This lighting can be done directly. The pyrotechnic composition 3 is dimensioned (volume, mixture, etc.) such that it ignites the further pyrotechnic composition 4 only when an effective distance for the projectile 1 is exceeded. The lighting of the pyrotechnic set 3 can also be done via a delay. Delay elements and their adjustment are shown for example in DE 10 2013 013 705 A1, DE 10 2012 014 1450 A1 or DE 10 2012 014 149 B3, to which reference is hereby made.
Durch die Umsetzung der pyrotechnischen Sätze 3 und 4 verliert das Geschoss 1 an Masse bzw. Gewicht. Die Masse tendiert gegen Null. Dadurch wird eine geringe Restmasse des Geschosses 1 außerhalb der Wirkentfernung gewährleistet. Es wird die Sicherheit erhöht und eine nicht letale Wirkung des Restgeschosses insbesondere außerhalb der Wirkentfernung erreicht. By implementing the pyrotechnic sets 3 and 4, the projectile 1 loses mass or weight. The mass tends to zero. As a result, a low residual mass of the projectile 1 is guaranteed outside the effective distance. The safety is increased and a non-lethal effect of the remaining bullet, in particular outside the effective distance, is achieved.

Claims

PATENTANSPRÜCHE
1 . Geschoss (1 ) mit einem Geschossmantel (2), gekennzeichnet durch wenigstens einen in den Geschossmantel (2) eingebundenen pyrotechnischen Satz (3, 4), wobei das Geschoss (1 ) einen offenen Geschossboden (5) mit einer zerstörbaren Membran (6) aufweist und der pyrotechnische Satz (3, 4) während des Fluges des Geschosses (1 ) mit einer definierten Geschwindigkeit abbrennt, sodass das Geschoss (1 ) derart an Masse verliert, dass eine vorgegebene Wirkentfernung nicht überschritten wird. 1 . Projectile (1) having a projectile casing (2), characterized by at least one pyrotechnic composition (3, 4) incorporated into the projectile casing (2), the projectile (1) having an open projectile bottom (5) with a destructible membrane (6) and the pyrotechnic set (3, 4) during the flight of the projectile (1) burns at a defined speed, so that the projectile (1) loses its mass so that a predetermined effective distance is not exceeded.
2. Geschoss (1 ) nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens zwei pyrotechnische Sätze (3, 4) im Geschossmantel (2) eingebunden sind. 2. Projectile (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two pyrotechnic sets (3, 4) are integrated in the projectile casing (2).
3. Geschoss (1 ) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen den wenigstens zwei pyrotechnischen Sätzen (3, 4) zumindest eine Membran (7) eingebracht ist. 3. Projectile (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that between the at least two pyrotechnic sets (3, 4) at least one membrane (7) is introduced.
4. Geschoss (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Verzögerungsstrecken eingebunden sind. 4. projectile (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that delay lines are involved.
5. Geschoss (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Geschossmantel (2) aus Metall, wie Stahl oder Aluminium, besteht. 5. Projectile (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the projectile casing (2) made of metal, such as steel or aluminum.
6. Geschoss (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Geschossmantel (2) aus einem Kunststoff besteht. 6. Projectile (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the projectile casing (2) consists of a plastic.
7. Geschoss (1 ) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Geschossmantel (2) aus einem brennbaren Material besteht. 7. Projectile (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the projectile casing (2) consists of a combustible material.
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