EP3469293A1 - Combat vehicle having a weapon system - Google Patents

Combat vehicle having a weapon system

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EP3469293A1
EP3469293A1 EP17724071.0A EP17724071A EP3469293A1 EP 3469293 A1 EP3469293 A1 EP 3469293A1 EP 17724071 A EP17724071 A EP 17724071A EP 3469293 A1 EP3469293 A1 EP 3469293A1
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Berthold Baumann
Andreas Blache
Stefan Radczinsky
Heiner Schmees
Florian SCHWIEGER
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Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A21/00—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means
    • F41A21/12—Cartridge chambers; Chamber liners
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A21/00—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means
    • F41A21/16—Barrels or gun tubes characterised by the shape of the bore
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A11/00—Assembly or disassembly features; Modular concepts; Articulated or collapsible guns
    • F41A11/02—Modular concepts, e.g. weapon-family concepts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A21/00—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means
    • F41A21/48—Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A23/00—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles
    • F41A23/24—Turret gun mountings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A27/00—Gun mountings permitting traversing or elevating movement, e.g. gun carriages
    • F41A27/06—Mechanical systems
    • F41A27/08—Bearings, e.g. trunnions; Brakes or blocking arrangements
    • F41A27/10—Bearings for supporting a pivoting gun in a wall, e.g. a turret wall
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H7/00—Armoured or armed vehicles
    • F41H7/02—Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks

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  • the present invention is concerned with a weapon system, in particular with caliber increase at a constant interface in an existing tower of a combat vehicle, such as the Leopard 2 or leather.
  • the invention relates in particular to the installation of a weapon system with a larger caliber diameter in the existing cutting parts "tower" of a caliber smaller weapon system with the aim of increasing the performance of the weapon system and thus the combat vehicle.
  • the KPz Leopard 2 currently has a weapon system in the caliber of 120 mm. This replaced in the late 70s, the previously used KPZ Leopard 1 with a cannon in caliber 105 mm. It was made a caliber increase. A caliber increase in a main battle tank, however, has a significant impact on the entire system KPz. These effects are reflected, among other things, in the installation space or the dimensions of the weapon system due to a larger cargo space. Also, the tower load or the system load is problematic. Problems also arise from the Munitionshandhabung (dimensions) and the dimensions of the ammunition bunker. Earlier studies on the installation of a new weapon system, for example in caliber 140 mm, have made clear the above-mentioned problems. The invention therefore has the task of demonstrating a significant increase in performance of a weapon system of a main battle tank in solving the aforementioned problems.
  • the invention is based on the consideration that a significant increase in performance (firepower) of the battle tank (KPz) Leopard 2 is possible above all through the use of a larger caliber diameter and a larger cargo space of the weapon attachment.
  • GB 232,989 A discloses a possibility to fire ammunition from a drawn barrel either very far or very short.
  • the cartridge chamber of the gun barrel has at least two pressure cone, which can be fired from the barrel different lengths projectiles.
  • a gun barrel for shooting ammunition with different sleeve lengths describes the US 2,815,602 A.
  • the invention is based on the idea to comply with the space dimensions of the original weapons system with a new weapon system and approximately maintain the charge space diameter of the caliber larger gun barrel with respect to the smaller caliber.
  • the necessary larger cargo space for the caliber increase is achieved according to the invention predominantly by an extension of the cargo space of the gun barrel itself. Since the charge space diameter remains virtually unchanged with a larger caliber, the outer dimensions of the weapon barrel in the region of the charge part also remain virtually unchanged.
  • the extension of the cargo space length is to be selected depending on the desired firing performance. This extension is determined by the desired projectile length (required length of the penetrator of the KE ammunition) and the propellant mass required thereby.
  • the ammunition length is limited by the maximum size of the ammunition bunker of the combat vehicle.
  • the advantage of this idea is that dimensional problems are prevented with the new larger caliber weapon system.
  • the increase in performance is essentially achieved by raising the caliber diameter, lengthening the charge space length and thereby increasing the volume of the propellant charge, and thereby extending the projectiles (e.g., KE penetrators). That is, it can use more propellants and longer bullets (such as KE penetrators) can be used. This increases the effectiveness (performance) in the target.
  • the required larger charge volume for the caliber increase is achieved according to the invention mainly by an extension of the cargo space of caliber larger gun barrel against a cargo space of kaliber- kieineren gun barrel itself. Since the charge space diameter remains virtually unchanged for a larger caliber, the outer dimensions of the larger-size weapon barrel compared to the outer dimensions of the caliber-smaller barrel remain virtually unchanged in the region of the charge portion.
  • the caliber-raised weapon system with weapon barrel, shutter and recoil system can be integrated into the existing interface of a smaller weapon system in the main battle tank tower.
  • the smaller-caliber weapon system is exchangeable and / or replaceable by a caliber-sized weapon system, while maintaining the existing interface.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a weapons system
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a section through a weapon barrel with a smaller caliber according to the prior art
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a section through a barrel with a larger caliber.
  • a weapon barrel 1 ' accordinging to the prior art is shown schematically in section.
  • a front portion 1 1 'of the weapon barrel V is a caliber portion 12' with a caliber diameter 13 '.
  • a rear region 14 'of the weapon barrel 1' is a charge part 15 'with a charge space diameter 16' and a charge space length 17 '.
  • FIG. 3 shows the invention over the prior art modified weapon barrel 1 in section in a schematic representation.
  • a front portion 11 is a caliber portion 12 having a caliber diameter 13.
  • a rear portion 14 is a charge portion 15 having a charge diameter 16 and a charge space length 17.
  • the weapon barrel 1 'in Fig. 2 has a smaller caliber than the weapon barrel 1 in Fig. 3.
  • the gun barrel 1 ' is in the present embodiment here in the caliber 120mm, the barrel 1 in caliber 130mm.
  • the caliber diameter 13 '(120 mm) of the smaller-caliber weapon barrel 1' is thus smaller than the caliber diameter 13 (130 mm) of the caliber-sized weapon barrel 1.
  • the weapon system 100 is integrated via an interface of a battle tank, etc., usually in a tower (gun carriage), built into this. Each weapon system requires a so-called space in the tower.
  • the cargo space diameter 16 of the gun barrel 1 in With respect to the cargo space diameter 16 'of the caliber smaller gun barrel V maintained.
  • the charge space length 17 of the charge part 15 of the caliber-larger weapon barrel 1 is changed relative to the charge space length 17 'of the charge part 15' of the caliber-smaller weapon barrel (see FIG. 3) by an extension 20.
  • the outer dimensions 18, 18 'of the weapon barrels 1, 1' are in the region of the charge part 15, 15 ', however, the same, ie, the outer dimension 18 of the caliber larger gun barrel 1 remains compared to the caliber smaller gun barrel 1' so this area almost unchanged.
  • the extension 20 of the cargo space 17 is dependent on the length of the ammunition used or to be fired as well as the amount of propellant charge required to increase performance in the target. To comply with the allowable load capacity of the tower or the interface, the return path of the weapon system 100 can be extended, for example.
  • the idea of the invention to increase the performance of a weapon system as described is not limited to the caliber 130mm and can also be used in small, medium and other large caliber weapons analgesic use.

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Abstract

According to the invention, the installation space dimensions of a weapon system (100) in the tower are complied with, and a loading space diameter (16) of a caliber-larger weapon barrel (1) is approximately maintained in relation to the smaller caliber (1'). According to the invention, the required larger loading space volume for the caliber increase is predominantly achieved by an extension (20) of the loading space (17) of the caliber-larger weapon barrel (1) relative to a loading space (17') of the caliber-smaller weapon barrel (1') itself. Since the loading space diameter (16) of a larger caliber remains virtually unchanged, the outer dimensions (18) of the caliber-larger weapon barrel (1) also remain virtually unchanged compared to the outer dimensions (18') of the caliber-smaller weapon barrel (1') in the region of the loading part (15, 15 ').

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Kampffahrzeug mit einer Waffenanlage Combat vehicle with a weapon system

Die vorliegende Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit einer Waffenanlage, insbesondere mit Kalibererhöhung bei gleichbleibender Schnittstelle in einem vorhandenen Turm eines Kampffahrzeugs, wie beispielsweise des Leopard 2 oder Ledere. Die Erfindung betrifft insbesondere die Einrüstung einer Waffenanlage mit größerem Kaliberdurchmesser in die vorhandene Schnittsteile„Turm" einer kaliberkleineren Waffenanlage mit dem Ziel der Leistungssteigerung der Waffenanlage und damit des Kampffahrzeugs. The present invention is concerned with a weapon system, in particular with caliber increase at a constant interface in an existing tower of a combat vehicle, such as the Leopard 2 or leather. The invention relates in particular to the installation of a weapon system with a larger caliber diameter in the existing cutting parts "tower" of a caliber smaller weapon system with the aim of increasing the performance of the weapon system and thus the combat vehicle.

Die geopolitischen Lageveränderungen sowie vergangene Einsatzerfahrungen machen deutlich, dass schlagkräftige, hochbewegliche, gut ausgebildete und ausgerüstete Streitkräfte ein unverzichtbares Mittel der Sicherheitspolitik sind. Unter dem Begriff der Kampfwertsteigerung werden vorhandene Systeme, Vorrichtungen, Fahrzeuge etc. mehrfach verbessert, damit diese den neuen Anforderungen gerecht werden können. The geopolitical changes and past operational experience make it clear that powerful, highly mobile, well-trained and equipped armed forces are indispensable means of security policy. Under the concept of combat value enhancement existing systems, devices, vehicles, etc. are repeatedly improved so that they can meet the new requirements.

Der KPz Leopard 2 verfügt derzeit über eine Waffenanlage im Kaliber 120 mm. Dieser ersetzte in den späten 70er Jahren den bis dahin eingesetzten KPz Leopard 1 mit einer Kanone im Kaliber 105 mm. Es wurde eine Kalibererhöhung vorgenommen. Eine Kalibererhöhung bei einem Kampfpanzer hat jedoch deutliche Auswirkungen auf das gesamte System KPz. Diese Auswirkungen widerspiegeln sich unter anderem im Bauraum bzw. den Abmessungen der Waffenanlage durch einen größeren Ladungsraum. Auch die Turmbelastung bzw. die Systembeiastung stellt sich als problematisch dar. Probleme ergeben sich auch aus der Munitionshandhabung (Abmessungen) sowie den Abmessungen des Munitionsbunkers. Frühere Studien zur Einrüstung einer neuen Waffenaniage, beispielsweise im Kaliber 140 mm, haben die vorgenannten Probleme deutlich gemacht. Die Erfindung stellt sich daher die Aufgabe, eine deutliche Leistungssteigerung einer Waffenanlage eines Kampfpanzers bei Lösung der vorgenannten Probleme aufzuzeigen. The KPz Leopard 2 currently has a weapon system in the caliber of 120 mm. This replaced in the late 70s, the previously used KPZ Leopard 1 with a cannon in caliber 105 mm. It was made a caliber increase. A caliber increase in a main battle tank, however, has a significant impact on the entire system KPz. These effects are reflected, among other things, in the installation space or the dimensions of the weapon system due to a larger cargo space. Also, the tower load or the system load is problematic. Problems also arise from the Munitionshandhabung (dimensions) and the dimensions of the ammunition bunker. Earlier studies on the installation of a new weapon system, for example in caliber 140 mm, have made clear the above-mentioned problems. The invention therefore has the task of demonstrating a significant increase in performance of a weapon system of a main battle tank in solving the aforementioned problems.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch den Patentanspruch 1 bzw. 7. Vorteilhafte Ausführungen sind den Unteransprüchen entnehmbar. The problem is solved by the patent claim 1 and 7. Advantageous embodiments are the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung geht von der Überlegung aus, dass eine signifikante Leistungssteigerung (Feuerkraft) des Kampfpanzers (KPz) Leopard 2 vorrangig über die Verwendung eines größeren Kaliberdurchmessers und eines größeren Ladungsraumvoiumens der Waffenan!age möglich ist. The invention is based on the consideration that a significant increase in performance (firepower) of the battle tank (KPz) Leopard 2 is possible above all through the use of a larger caliber diameter and a larger cargo space of the weapon attachment.

Diesen Weg geht bereits die DE 38 36 718 C2. Aus der DE 38 36 718 C2 ist eine Schildzapfenlagerung bekannt, die in der Bauhöhe unterschiedliche Wiegenträger für kaliberverschiedene Waffenrohre aufnehmen kann und dabei jeweils unterschiedliche Feuerhöhen der Waffenrohre gewährleistet. This path is already the DE 38 36 718 C2. From DE 38 36 718 C2 a trunnion bearing is known, which can accommodate different height support different caliber weapons tubes in height and thereby ensures each different fire heights of the weapons tubes.

Die GB 232,989 A offenbart eine Möglichkeit, Munitionen aus einem gezogenen Waffenrohr entweder sehr weit oder sehr kurz verschießen zu können. Das Patronenlager des Waffenrohres weist wenigstens zwei Druckkegel auf, wodurch unterschiedlich lange Geschosse aus dem Waffenrohr verschossen werden können. Ein Waffenrohr zum verschießen für Munition mit unterschiedlichen Hülsenlängen beschreibt die US 2,815,602 A. GB 232,989 A discloses a possibility to fire ammunition from a drawn barrel either very far or very short. The cartridge chamber of the gun barrel has at least two pressure cone, which can be fired from the barrel different lengths projectiles. A gun barrel for shooting ammunition with different sleeve lengths describes the US 2,815,602 A.

Der Erfindung liegt jedoch die Idee zugrunde, die Bauraumabmessungen der ursprünglichen Waffenanlage mit einer neuen Waffenanlage einzuhalten und den Ladungsraumdurchmesser des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohres bezüglich des kleineren Kalibers annähernd beizubehalten. Das nötige größere Ladungsraumvoiumen für die Kalibererhöhung wird erfindungsgemäß überwiegend durch eine Verlängerung des Ladungsraums des Waffenrohres selbst erreicht. Da der Ladungsraumdurchmesser bei einem größeren Kaliber nahezu unverändert bleibt, bleiben auch die Außenabmessungen des Waffenrohres im Bereich des Ladungsteils nahezu unverändert. However, the invention is based on the idea to comply with the space dimensions of the original weapons system with a new weapon system and approximately maintain the charge space diameter of the caliber larger gun barrel with respect to the smaller caliber. The necessary larger cargo space for the caliber increase is achieved according to the invention predominantly by an extension of the cargo space of the gun barrel itself. Since the charge space diameter remains virtually unchanged with a larger caliber, the outer dimensions of the weapon barrel in the region of the charge part also remain virtually unchanged.

Die Verlängerung der Ladungsraumlänge ist in Abhängigkeit der gewünschten Schussleistung zu wählen. Diese Verlängerung wird durch die erwünschte Geschosslänge (erforderliche Länge des Penetrators der KE-Munition) und die dadurch erforderliche Treibladungsmasse bestimmt. Begrenzt wird die Munitionslänge durch die maximale Größe des Munitionsbunkers des Kampffahrzeugs. The extension of the cargo space length is to be selected depending on the desired firing performance. This extension is determined by the desired projectile length (required length of the penetrator of the KE ammunition) and the propellant mass required thereby. The ammunition length is limited by the maximum size of the ammunition bunker of the combat vehicle.

Diese vorstehenden Überlegungen bzw. Vorgaben haben somit keinen bzw. nur einen geringfügigen Einfluss auf die äußere Abmessung der Waffenanlage selbst. Die größere Rückstoßbelastung kann über eine Verlängerung des Rückiaufweges der Waffenaniage kompen- siert werden. Eine weitere Leistungssteigerung wäre bei einer Anhebung des Gasdruckniveaus über einen höherfesten Werkstoff von Waffenrohr und Verschluss möglich. These above considerations have therefore no or only a minor effect on the outer dimensions of the weapon system itself. The greater recoil load can be compensated by extending the return path of the weapon assembly. be siert. A further increase in performance would be possible with an increase in the gas pressure level over a higher-strength material of gun barrel and closure.

Der Vorteil dieser Idee ist, dass Problemen bezüglich der Abmessungen mit der neue Waffenanlage im größeren Kaliber vorgebeugt wird. Es erfolgt eine deutliche Leistungssteigerung der Waffenanlage durch einen größeren Kaliberdurchmesser und einen größeren Ladungsraum. Die Leistungssteigerung wird im Wesentlichen durch das Anheben des Kaliberdurchmessers, der Verlängerung der Ladungsraumlänge und das dadurch erzielte größere Volumen der Treibladung sowie einer dadurch möglichen Verlängerung der Geschosse (z.B. KE-Penetratoren) erreicht. D.h., es kann mehr Treibladungspulver und es können längere Geschosse (wie KE-Penetratoren) verwendet werden. Das erhöht die Wirksamkeit (Leistung) im Ziel. The advantage of this idea is that dimensional problems are prevented with the new larger caliber weapon system. There is a significant increase in performance of the weapon system by a larger caliber diameter and a larger cargo space. The increase in performance is essentially achieved by raising the caliber diameter, lengthening the charge space length and thereby increasing the volume of the propellant charge, and thereby extending the projectiles (e.g., KE penetrators). That is, it can use more propellants and longer bullets (such as KE penetrators) can be used. This increases the effectiveness (performance) in the target.

Vorgeschlagen wird, die Bauraumabmessungen einer Waffenanlage im Turm einzuhalten und einen Ladungsraumdurchmesser eines kalibergrößeren Waffenrohres bezüglich des kleineren Kalibers annähernd beizubehalten. Das nötige größere Ladungsraumvolumen für die Kalibererhöhung wird erfindungsgemäß überwiegend durch eine Verlängerung des Ladungsraums des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohres gegenüber einem Ladungsraum des kaliber- kieineren Waffenrohres selbst erreicht. Da der Ladungsraumdurchmesser bei einem größeren Kaliber nahezu unverändert bleibt, bleiben auch die Außenabmessungen des kaiibergrö- ßeren Waffenrohres gegenüber den Außenabmessungen des kaliberkleineren Waffenrohres im Bereich des Ladungsteils nahezu unverändert. Die kalibererhöhte Waffenanlage mit Waffenrohr, Verschluss und Rückstoßsystem ist in die vorhandene Schnittstelle einer kleineren Waffenanlage im Turm des Kampfpanzers integrierbar. Die kaliberkleinere Waffenanlage ist durch eine kalibergrößere Waffenanlage austauschbar und / oder ersetzbar, bei Beibehaltung der vorhandenen Schnittstelle. It is proposed to comply with the installation space dimensions of a weapon system in the tower and to approximately maintain a loading space diameter of a caliber-sized weapon barrel with respect to the smaller caliber. The required larger charge volume for the caliber increase is achieved according to the invention mainly by an extension of the cargo space of caliber larger gun barrel against a cargo space of kaliber- kieineren gun barrel itself. Since the charge space diameter remains virtually unchanged for a larger caliber, the outer dimensions of the larger-size weapon barrel compared to the outer dimensions of the caliber-smaller barrel remain virtually unchanged in the region of the charge portion. The caliber-raised weapon system with weapon barrel, shutter and recoil system can be integrated into the existing interface of a smaller weapon system in the main battle tank tower. The smaller-caliber weapon system is exchangeable and / or replaceable by a caliber-sized weapon system, while maintaining the existing interface.

Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Zeichnung soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt: Reference to an embodiment with drawing, the invention will be explained in more detail. It shows:

Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Waffenanlage, 1 is a perspective view of a weapons system,

Fig. 2 eine schematische Darstellung eines Schnitts durch ein Waffenrohr mit einem kleineren Kaliber nach dem Stand der Technik, 2 is a schematic representation of a section through a weapon barrel with a smaller caliber according to the prior art,

Fig. 3 eine schematische Darstellung eines Schnitts durch ein Waffenrohr mit einem größeren Kaliber. In Fig. 1 ist eine Waffenanlage 100 mit einem Waffenrohr 1 , einem Verschluss 2 sowie einem Rückstoßsystem 3, als wesentliche Baugruppen der Waffenanlage 100, dargestellt. Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a section through a barrel with a larger caliber. In Fig. 1, a weapon system 100 with a gun barrel 1, a closure 2 and a recoil system 3, as essential components of the weapon system 100, is shown.

In Fig. 2 ist ein Waffenrohr 1 ' nach dem Stand der Technik im Schnitt schematisch dargestellt. Ein vorderer Bereich 1 1 ' des Waffenrohrs V ist ein Kaliberteil 12' mit einem Kaliberdurchmesser 13'. Ein hinterer Bereich 14' des Waffenrohres 1' ist ein Ladungsteil 15' mit einem Ladungsraumdurchmesser 16' und einer Ladungsraumlänge 17'. In Fig. 2, a weapon barrel 1 'according to the prior art is shown schematically in section. A front portion 1 1 'of the weapon barrel V is a caliber portion 12' with a caliber diameter 13 '. A rear region 14 'of the weapon barrel 1' is a charge part 15 'with a charge space diameter 16' and a charge space length 17 '.

Fig. 3 zeigt das gegenüber dem Stand der Technik abgeändertes erfindungsgemäßes Waffenrohr 1 im Schnitt in einer schematischen Wiedergabe. Ein vorderer Bereich 11 ist ein Kaliberteil 12 mit einem Kaliberdurchmesser 13. Ein hinterer Bereich 14 ist ein Ladungsteil 15 mit einem Ladungsdurchmesser 16 und einer Ladungsraumlänge 17. Fig. 3 shows the invention over the prior art modified weapon barrel 1 in section in a schematic representation. A front portion 11 is a caliber portion 12 having a caliber diameter 13. A rear portion 14 is a charge portion 15 having a charge diameter 16 and a charge space length 17.

Das Waffenrohr 1 ' in Fig. 2 weist ein kleineres Kaliber als das Waffenrohr 1 in Fig. 3 auf. Das Waffenrohr 1 ' liegt in der vorliegenden Ausführung dabei im Kaliber 120mm, das Waffenrohr 1 im Kaliber 130mm. Der Kaliberdurchmesser 13' (120mm) des kaliberkleineren Waffenrohrs 1 ' ist somit kleiner als der Kaliberdurchmesser 13 (130mm) des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohrs 1. The weapon barrel 1 'in Fig. 2 has a smaller caliber than the weapon barrel 1 in Fig. 3. The gun barrel 1 'is in the present embodiment here in the caliber 120mm, the barrel 1 in caliber 130mm. The caliber diameter 13 '(120 mm) of the smaller-caliber weapon barrel 1' is thus smaller than the caliber diameter 13 (130 mm) of the caliber-sized weapon barrel 1.

Die Waffenanlage 100 ist über eine Schnittstelle eines Kampfpanzers etc., in der Regel in einem Turm (Lafette), integriert, in diesen eingebaut. Dabei benötigt jede Waffenanlage einen so genannten Bauraum im Turm. The weapon system 100 is integrated via an interface of a battle tank, etc., usually in a tower (gun carriage), built into this. Each weapon system requires a so-called space in the tower.

Um nunmehr vorhandene Schnittstellen mit dem / im Turm und den vorhandenen Bauraum (nicht näher dargestellt) für die Waffenanlage 100' mit einem Waffenrohr V durch eine Waffenanlage 100 mit dem Waffenrohr 1 im größeren Kaliber nutzen zu können, wird der Ladungsraumdurchmesser 16 des Waffenrohres 1 in Bezug auf den Ladungsraumdurchmesser 16' des kaliberkleineren Waffenrohres V beibehalten. In order to use now existing interfaces with the / in the tower and the available space (not shown) for the weapon system 100 'with a gun V through a weapon system 100 with the barrel 1 in larger caliber, the cargo space diameter 16 of the gun barrel 1 in With respect to the cargo space diameter 16 'of the caliber smaller gun barrel V maintained.

Verändert wird jedoch die Ladungsraumlänge 17 des Ladungsteils 15 des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohres 1 bezogen auf die Ladungsraumlänge 17' des Ladungsteils 15' des kaliberkleineren Waffenrohres (siehe Fig. 3) um eine Verlängerung 20. Die Außenabmessungen 18, 18' der Waffenrohre 1 , 1 ' sind im Bereich des Ladungsteils 15, 15' jedoch gleich, d.h., die Außenabmessung 18 des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohres 1 bleibt gegenüber dem kaliberkleineren Waffenrohr 1 ' also ihn diesem Bereich nahezu unverändert. However, the charge space length 17 of the charge part 15 of the caliber-larger weapon barrel 1 is changed relative to the charge space length 17 'of the charge part 15' of the caliber-smaller weapon barrel (see FIG. 3) by an extension 20. The outer dimensions 18, 18 'of the weapon barrels 1, 1' are in the region of the charge part 15, 15 ', however, the same, ie, the outer dimension 18 of the caliber larger gun barrel 1 remains compared to the caliber smaller gun barrel 1' so this area almost unchanged.

Die Verlängerung 20 des Ladungsraums 17 ist dabei abhängig von der Länge der verwendeten bzw. zu verschießenden Munition als auch der erforderlichen Treibladungsmenge zur Leistungssteigerung im Ziel. Um die zulässige Belastbarkeit des Turms bzw. der Schnittstelle einzuhalten, kann der Rücklaufweg der Waffenanlage 100 beispielsweise verlängert werden. The extension 20 of the cargo space 17 is dependent on the length of the ammunition used or to be fired as well as the amount of propellant charge required to increase performance in the target. To comply with the allowable load capacity of the tower or the interface, the return path of the weapon system 100 can be extended, for example.

Die Idee der Erfindung zur Leistungssteigerung einer Waffenanlage wie beschreiben ist auf das Kaliber 130mm nicht beschränkt und kann auch im Klein-, Mittel- und weiteren Großkaliber- Waffenanalgen Einsatz finden. The idea of the invention to increase the performance of a weapon system as described is not limited to the caliber 130mm and can also be used in small, medium and other large caliber weapons analgesic use.

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PATENTANSPRÜCHE PATENT CLAIMS 1. Waffenanlage (100), umfassend zumindest einen Verschluss (2) sowie ein Rückstoßsystem (3), gekennzeichnet durch ein auswechselbares, kalibiergrößeres Waffenrohr (1), mit einem Ladungsraum (17), wobei das Waffenrohr (1) eine Ladungsraumverlängerung (20) gegenüber eines Ladungsraums (17') eines kaliberkleineren Waffenrohres (11) bei annähernder Beibehaltung eines Ladungsraumdurchmessers (16, 16') des kaliberkleineren Waffenrohres (1 ') zur Leistungssteigerung der Waffenanlage (100) aufweist. 1. Weapon system (100), comprising at least one closure (2) and a recoil system (3), characterized by a replaceable, larger-calibration weapon barrel (1) with a cargo space (17), the weapon barrel (1) having a cargo space extension (20). compared to a cargo space (17 ') of a smaller caliber weapon barrel (1 1 ) while approximately maintaining a cargo space diameter (16, 16') of the smaller caliber weapon barrel (1 ') to increase the performance of the weapon system (100). 2. Waffenanlage (100) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das kalibergrößere Waffenrohr (1 ) ein Kaliberteil (12) mit einem größeren Kaliberdurchmesser (13) als das kaliberkleinere Waffenrohr (Γ) hat. 2. Weapon system (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the larger caliber weapon barrel (1) has a caliber part (12) with a larger caliber diameter (13) than the smaller caliber weapon barrel (Γ). 3. Waffenaniage (100) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das kalibergrößere Waffenrohr (1 ) im Kaliber 130mm und das kaliberkleinere Waffenrohr (1') im Kaliber 120mm ist. 3. Weapon display (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the larger caliber weapon barrel (1) is in caliber 130mm and the smaller caliber weapon barrel (1 ') is in caliber 120mm. 4. Waffenanlage (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ladungsraumlänge (17) des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohrs (1) in Abhängigkeit der zu verschießenden Munition wählbar ist. 4. Weapon system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cargo space length (17) of the larger caliber weapon barrel (1) can be selected depending on the ammunition to be fired. 5. Waffenanlage (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ladungsraumlänge (17) des kalibergrößeren Waffenrohrs (1) in Abhängigkeit einer benötigten Treibladungsmenge wählbar ist. 5. Weapon system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cargo space length (17) of the larger caliber weapon barrel (1) can be selected depending on the amount of propellant charge required. 6. Waffenanlage (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rücklaufweg der Waffenanlage (100) verlängert wird. 6. Weapon system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the return path of the weapon system (100) is extended. 7. Kampffahrzeug mit einer Waffenanlage (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6. 7. Combat vehicle with a weapon system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6. 8. Kampffahrzeug nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die kalibergrößere Waffenanlage gegenüber einer kaliberkleineren Waffenanlage austauschbar und / oder ersetzbar ist. 8. Combat vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the larger caliber weapon system is interchangeable and / or replaceable with a smaller caliber weapon system. 9. Kampffahrzeug nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, gekennzeichnet durch eine Leistungssteigerung. 9. Combat vehicle according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by an increase in performance. 10. Kampffahrzeug nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, Kampffahrzeug ein Kampfpanzer ist. 10. Combat vehicle according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the combat vehicle is a battle tank.
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