FR3013824A1 - ASSAULT DEVICE FOR INTERVENTION IN CIVIL AIRCRAFT OR BUILDINGS, AND CORRESPONDING LIFTING ASSEMBLY - Google Patents

Abstract

The assault device comprises a shielded cabin (5), the armored cabin (5) internally having an area of at least 6 m2. The assault unit comprises: - a motor vehicle (3); - an assault device; - a lifting device (7) linking the assault device to the motor vehicle (3).

Description

Assault device for intervention in civil aircraft or buildings, and corresponding lift assembly The invention relates to assault means enabling police or military forces to intervene in civil aircraft or buildings, by example in case of taking hostages. More specifically, the invention relates in a first aspect an assault device of the type comprising a shielded cabin. No. 8,096,226 discloses an assault device of this type. The armored cab is mounted on a telescopic mast. It has a turret equipped with a gun. It is intended to receive two soldiers, who, once the armored cabin in high position, can monitor the surroundings and fire on the opponents. The armored cabin is equipped with a door, so that it can be used to drop soldiers on the roof of a building. If the soldiers are numerous, they are transported two by two, by an elevator which circulates in the telescopic mast.

The routing of a complete assault group is therefore quite long. In this context, the invention aims to provide an assault device that allows to quickly land a large number of attackers on board an aircraft or a building. To this end, the invention relates to an assault device of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the armored cabin internally has an area of at least 6m2 Because of its surface, the armored cabin can embark a number of attackers important. This allows a rapid intervention of an assault group, under armored protection. The assault device may also have one or more of the following characteristics, considered individually or in any technically possible combination: the device comprises at least a first docking device for docking a first exit of the armored cabin against a flank of an airplane or against a building; - The first docking device comprises a first ramp, movable relative to the shielded cabin between a retracted position and a use position in which the first ramp extends substantially horizontally in front of the first output; the first ramp, in the retracted position, extends substantially vertically close to the armored cabin; the first exit is formed in a front wall of the armored cabin, the armored cabin having in addition: a second exit formed in a side wall of the shielded cabin substantially perpendicular to the front wall; and. a second docking device, for docking the second exit of the armored cabin against a side of an aircraft or against a building; the second docking device comprises a second ramp movable relative to the shielded cabin between a retracted position and a position of use in which the second ramp extends substantially horizontally in front of the second exit; the second ramp, in the retracted position, extends substantially vertically close to the armored cabin; - The device further comprises side protection wings, which can be moved relative to the shielded cabin between a storage position against the shielded cabin and a protective position in which the protective leaves extend from the side of the car. other of the first output, substantially perpendicular to the first output; the first exit is closed by at least one door, equipped with an armored window and a firing port; - the door can only be opened from inside the armored cab; the device comprises a fixed shield placed inside the armored cabin facing the first exit; and - the device comprises a slide allowing the rapid evacuation of the armored cabin. The invention according to a second aspect relates to an assault assembly, comprising: - a motor vehicle; an assault device having the above characteristics; a lifting device linking the assault device to the motor vehicle, the lifting device being designed to move the assault device between a low position in which the armored cabin is located at a first height relative to the motor vehicle and a high position. wherein the armored cab is located at a second height relative to the motor vehicle greater than the first height. Such an assault unit makes it easy to transport a group of assailants under armored protection to the door of an aircraft, or to an opening located for example on the second floor of a building. The assault unit may also have one or more of the following characteristics, considered individually or in any technically feasible combination: the lifting device comprises a platform on which the armored cab rests, and a lifting mechanism arranged to move the platform vertically in relation to the motor vehicle; - The elevator device comprises a translation mechanism adapted to move the assault device in a horizontal plane relative to the motor vehicle in the upper position of the shielded cabin; and - the translation mechanism is controlled from a control console, disposed inside the armored cabin. Other features and advantages will emerge from the detailed description which is given below, for information only and in no way limitative, with reference to the appended figures, among which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the assembly of assault with the armored cab in the up position; - Figure 2 is a side view of the assault unit, the shielded cabin being in the low position; - Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2, the cabin being in a high position and the front ramp being deployed; FIG. 4 is a side view of the assault unit, the armored cabin being in the up position, the front ramp and the side protection wings being deployed, an evacuation slide being furthermore shown; FIGS. 5 and 6 are front views of the assault unit, the shielded cabin being respectively centered and offset laterally with respect to the motor vehicle; - Figures 7 and 8 are actually front and side views, showing the side ramp in the deployed position; and FIG. 9 is a layout plan showing the interior equipment of the armored cabin. The assembly 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a mobile access system intended to allow the intervention of the assault forces of the police or the army on board civil aircraft or in buildings, in case of hostage or in case of emergency intervention. This set allows quick access to aircraft access doors, while being protected against possible external aggression. It also provides quick access to access openings in the building floors, for example on the first floor or the second floor.

This set allows access to all civil aircraft, even the highest ones.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, the assault unit 1 comprises a motor vehicle 3, an assault device equipped with a shielded cabin 5 and a lifting device 7 linking the armored cabin 5 to the motor vehicle 3. The motor vehicle 3 is a rolling chassis. More specifically, the vehicle 3 is a truck on which are mounted both the assault device and the elevator device, and which allows to move them. In the example shown in Figure 1, the vehicle 3 comprises a cockpit 9 and a frame 11 placed behind the cockpit 9. Alternatively, the vehicle is of any other suitable type: semi-trailer, train, etc. .

In the description that follows, the longitudinal and transverse directions will be heard relative to the direction of normal movement of the motor vehicle. In the example shown in the figures, the shielded cabin 5 has a generally parallelepipedal shape. It is delimited by front and rear walls 13 and 15, two side walls 17, a roof 19, and a bottom not visible in the figures. The shielded cabin may have the same shape and possibly substantially the same dimensions as the containers used for replenishing aircraft. The elevator device 7 is provided to move the assault device between a low position shown in Figure 2 in which the shielded cabin 5 is located at a first height relative to the vehicle, and a high position shown in Figure 1 in which the shielded cabin 5 is located at a second height relative to the vehicle, greater than the first height. In the low position, the armored cab rests on the frame 11. It has substantially the same longitudinal length and the same transverse width as the frame 11.

The height of the armored cab in the high position is adjustable within a wide range. For example, the armored cab 5 can be placed by the lifting device 7 at any height, up to 8.5 m above the ground. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the lifting device 7 can comprise a platform 21 on which the armored cabin 5 rests, and an elevating mechanism 23 arranged to move the platform 21 vertically relative to the motor vehicle 3. For example, the platform 21 presents substantially the same area as the bottom of the armored cab. In the example shown, the lifting mechanism 23 is of the type comprising two X-arms 25, 27, and at least one jack 29, for example a hydraulic cylinder. The arms 25 and 27 intersect at their respective centers, and are pivotally connected to each other by their respective centers. In known manner, the arm 25 can be pivotally mounted by its lower end on the frame 11. The arm 25 can be linked at its upper end to the platform 21, by a connection both pivoting and sliding. Conversely, the arm 27 can be pivotally connected at its upper end to the platform 21. By its lower end, it can be slidably and pivotally connected to the frame 11. The jack 29 is interposed between the arms 25 and 27 and allows to adjust the angle formed by the arms 25 and 27 with each other. The lifting device 23 may also include a translation mechanism 31 adapted to move the assault device in a horizontal plane relative to the motor vehicle, in the upper position of the armored cabin 5. More precisely, as can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6 this mechanism 31 can make it possible to move the assault device transversely with respect to the motor vehicle. As suggested by the arrow shown in FIG. 3, the mechanism 31 can in addition make it possible to move the assault device in the longitudinal direction relative to the motor vehicle 3. Thus, the translation mechanism 31, in the approach phase final of the armored cab, allows fine adjustment of the position of the armored cab 5 relative to the opening where the assault group must enter. Alternatively, the translation mechanism 31 may allow to move the assault device only transversely or only longitudinally with respect to the motor vehicle As shown in Figure 9, the shielded cabin 5 has at least one output.

In the example, it has three outputs: a first outlet 35 formed in the front wall, a second outlet 37 formed in one of the side walls 17 and a third outlet 39 formed in the rear wall. The outputs 35, 37 and 39 are respectively called front output, side output and rear output in the following description. The outlets 35, 37 can be closed by doors. A door can be made in the form of two hinged doors 41. Each door may comprise a shielded window 43 and / or a firing port 45 (FIGS. 5, 6 and 8). Preferably the doors can only be opened from inside the armored cabin. The rear exit 39 is preferably also closed by a door, for example by a single swing door 47.

The assault device further comprises at least a first docking device for docking the first exit 35 of the armored cabin 5 against the side of an aircraft or against a building. In the example shown, this first docking device comprises a first foldable access ramp 49. As a variant, the first docking device comprises a fixed access ramp, or a telescopic tunnel or any other type of device. 'adapted berthing.

In the example shown, the assault device further comprises a second docking device for docking the second outlet 37 of the armored cabin 5 against the side of an aircraft or against a building. In the example shown, this second docking device comprises a second foldable access ramp 51. In a variant, the first docking device comprises a fixed access ramp, or a telescopic tunnel or any other type of device. 'adapted berthing. Alternatively, the assault device comprises only the first ramp 49 or the second ramp 51. According to yet another variant, the assault device does not include a docking device, the assault team passing directly from the exit (s) to the access opening to the aircraft or the building. The first and second ramps 49 and 51 are respectively called front ramp and side ramp in the description which follows. The front ramp 49 is movable relative to the shielded cabin between a retracted position, and a position of use in which said front ramp 49 extends horizontally in front of the front exit 35. In the example shown, the front ramp 49 is pivoted mounting on the platform 21. The retracted position of the front ramp 49 is illustrated for example in Figures 2 and 8. The position of use is illustrated in Figures 1, 3 and 4.

In the retracted position, the front ramp 49 extends substantially vertically close to the armored cabin. It is erected parallel to the front wall 13, and is slightly spaced from it. In the position of use, it extends substantially in the same plane as the platform 21. It extends towards the front of the armored cabin from the front face 13.

In a variant not shown, the front ramp 49 is sliding relative to the armored cab 5. In the retracted position, it is housed under the platform 21. In the position of use, it extends horizontally towards the front of the armored cab from the front face 13. It moves for example between its use position and its retracted position in a translational movement in a substantially horizontal plane.

Similarly, the lateral ramp 51 is movable relative to the shielded cabin between a retracted position, and a position of use in which said lateral ramp 51 extends horizontally in front of the lateral outlet 37. In the example shown, the ramp lateral 51 is pivotally mounted on the platform 21. In its position of use (FIGS. 7 and 8), it extends in the same plane as the platform 21, substantially at the same level as the latter. It extends laterally from the side wall 17, so that an attacker exiting through the side outlet 37 immediately opens onto the lateral ramp 51.

In the retracted position, the lateral ramp 51 extends substantially vertically close to the armored cabin. It extends substantially vertically against the doors 41 closing the side outlet 37. In a variant not shown, the side ramp 51 is slidable relative to the shielded cabin 5. It is arranged as described above relative to the front ramp. The assault device may further comprise two lateral protection leaves 53 that can be moved relative to the armored cabin between a storage position against the armored cabin (FIGS. 2, 3, 8), and a protective position in which the protection leaves extend on both sides of the front exit 35, substantially perpendicular to this front exit 35 (FIGS. 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9). The leaves 53 may be mounted on the shielded cab 5 pivotally about respective vertical axes as shown in the figures. In the storage position, a first leaf 53 extends parallel to the front wall 13, in the immediate vicinity thereof. The second protection leaf, in the storage position, extends parallel to the front wall 13, and is pressed against the first protection leaf. In its retracted position, the front ramp 49 is pressed against the second leaf of protection (Figures 2 and 8). In the protective position, the protection leaves 53 are arranged substantially in the extension of the side walls 17 of the shielded cabin. As illustrated in FIG. 9, when the front ramp 49 is in the use position and the protection leaves 53 in the protection position, these leaves are arranged along the two opposite lateral edges of the ramp 49, and extend longitudinally. on most of the ramp 49.

Assailants exiting through the exit before 35 and progressing along the ramp before 49 are protected laterally from enemy fire.

It should be noted that the protection leaves 53 may be equipped with armored windows 55 which are preferably placed next to the armored windows 43 in the retracted position. Assailants placed inside the armored cab can therefore see towards the front of the cab, even when the side guards are in the storage position. The protection leaves 53 are also each equipped with a firing port 56. In the storage position, the shooting ports 56 are located in coincidence with the firing ports 45 of the doors 41 closing the front exit. In a variant not shown, the leaves 53 are mounted on the shielded cabin 5 slidably along the side walls 17. In the storage position, the leaves 53 are arranged along the side walls 17, vis-à-vis In the protective position, the protection leaves 53 are arranged substantially in the extension of the side walls 17. The leaves 53 move between the storage position and the use position in a substantially parallel translational movement. 17. As shown in Figure 4, the assault device can be further equipped with a slide 57 for rapid evacuation of the shielded cabin 5 when the shielded cabin is in the up position. This slide is placed at the rear of the cabin, and is accessible by the rear exit 39. Typically, the slide 57 is of the inflatable type.

Thus, it is normally retracted in a housing provided for this purpose. When its use is required, it is possible to control its deployment, very quickly, by operating a command not shown inside the shielded cabin. The slide 57 is inflated in the manner of a motor vehicle airbag. As shown in Fig. 4, when inflated, it extends from the rear outlet 39 to the floor.

The shielded cabin 5 preferably has an internal surface greater than 6 m 2, preferably greater than 8 m 2 and still more preferably greater than 9 m 2. Here we consider the floor area of the armored cabin 5. It is thus possible to house at least six people, each with its combat equipment. Preferably, the surface of the armored cabin is sufficient to embark a crew of at least nine people, each with its combat equipment. A possibility of interior layout of the shielded cabin is shown in FIG. 9. In a central zone, the armored cabin 5 may comprise a fixed shield 59. The fixed shield has an L shape. It comprises a panel 61 located opposite the front exit 35 and a panel 63 located opposite the side exit 37. Each panel 61, 63 of the fixed shield 59 can be equipped with a window and a firing port (not shown). The fixed shield 59 allows an attacker to protect himself from enemy fire and to cover his comrades during the assault phase, especially when opening the doors closing exits 35 or 37. Armored cabin 5 can still be equipped of a control panel 65, this panel being for example located in the angle between the front wall 13 and the side wall 17 in which is formed the side outlet 37. The armored cabin may further include a zone 67 for the storage of different equipment such as mobile shields, grenades etc. Furthermore, the armored cabin is preferably equipped with a set of holding bars 69 allowing the attackers to maintain during the various phases of use of the assault unit: rolling, elevation, etc. The armored cabin may comprise one or more emergency hatches (not shown), provided on the roof 19 or in the floor, which can be opened from inside and outside the armored cabin to allow entry or to leave the cabin in case of emergency.

Furthermore, the shielded cabin 5 is preferably equipped with several shielded windows, visible for example in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. In the example shown, it comprises in particular two armored windows 71 pierced in the front wall and in the side wall, near the control panel 65. The armored cabin is still equipped with one or more cameras 73 (FIGS. 1 and 2), arranged for example above the roof 19, and oriented from to allow the observation of the deployment of the front and side ramps, and the docking of the armored cabin against the opening where the attackers must enter. The cameras can be remotely steered, for example from the desk 65 A screen (not shown) can be located at the desk 65, to display the images acquired by the cameras 73. The walls 13, 15, 17 of the armored cabin, the doors 41, the leaves of protection 53, the fixed shield 59, all the windows, each offer a level of ballistic protection BR6 according to the standard EN1063. Alternatively, other levels of protection according to EN1063 or STANAG 4569 are possible. The protection leaves 53 and the ramps 49 and 51 are preferably displaced by actuators not shown. The actuators are controlled from the console 65. The actuators of the protection wings of the ramps 49 and 51 are controlled from the control cabin 9 of the motor vehicle and / or from the console 65 of the shielded cabin.

The lifting mechanism 23 is controlled from the control cabin 9 of the motor vehicle. Alternatively, the lift mechanism 23 is controlled from the console 65 of the shielded cabin, or can be controlled both from the control cabin 9 of the motor vehicle and from the control panel 65.

The translation mechanism 31 is controlled from the control panel 65. In a variant, the translation mechanism 31 is controlled from the console 65 of the armored cabin, or it can be controlled both from the control cabin 9 of the motor vehicle and from the control panel 65 The motor vehicle 3 is designed to support its own load, as well as that of the armored cab 5 and that of the lifting device 7, whatever the position of the armored cab 5. It can be equipped with a vehicle stabilization system during maneuvering. This stabilization system typically comprises telescopic legs resting on the ground, of the type fitted on some public works machinery. The motor vehicle 3 can move on an asphalt road at the regulated speed of 90 km / h maximum. Its frame 11 may include anchoring elements for road, sea and air transport. It preferably carries equipment adapted to provide the necessary energy to the various elements of the assault unit: fluid for the cylinder 29, power supply etc. It should be noted that the cabin 9 of the motor vehicle can advantageously have a screen for displaying the images acquired by one or more of the cameras 73. This facilitates the approach of the vehicle closer to the opening by which the assault team must penetrate. The assault set 1 can be used according to the following method, which comprises several successive phases.

In the initial situation, the assault unit is away from the aircraft or building in which the assault team must enter. The assault team is inside the armored cabin. The armored cab is in the down position. A driver is in the cabin of the motor vehicle. In a first-approach phase, the driver drives the motor vehicle 3 so as to bring it closer to the aircraft or the building. It deploys the stabilizers, and controls the elevator mechanism 23 to place the armored cabin 5 in the up position, at the height of the access opening in which the assault team must enter. It then deploys the front ramp 49 or the lateral ramp 51, depending on the orientation of the opening. It visualizes the access ramp 49 or 51 on its display screen. The fact that the assault unit looks the same as a replenishment vehicle allows a discreet approach to the aircraft.

During a final approach phase, the flight attendant controls the deployment of the side protection leaves 53 by means of the console 65, in the case where access to the opening is through the front exit 35. It then brings the ramp 49 or 51 closer to the opening, by controlling the translation mechanism 31 via the console 65. It displays the ramp 49 or 51 directly through the window 71 and with the help of cameras 73. Figures 4 and 7 illustrate the situation at the end of the final approach phase, for an assault assembly docking an aircraft 75 respectively forward and sideward. During a deployment phase, once the armored cabin in position relative to the opening, two attackers are placed behind the doors 41, with their weapons in the gun ports, so as to secure the access ramp 49 or 51. Once this operation is completed, the skipper commands the opening of the doors 41, via the console 65. During an assault phase, when the doors 41 are opened, a an assailant is ambushed behind the fixed shield 59, his weapon being engaged in a fixed shield firing port, to possibly continue securing the ramp. When the doors 41 are open, two attackers are eventually placed at each of the protective leaves to defend the ramp before 49 vis-à-vis opponents located laterally. Another assailant crosses the ramp and approaches the access opening to open it. When this access opening is open, the rest of the attackers can access the plane or the building and give the assault. If necessary, during or after the assault, it is possible to evacuate a certain number of people by the toboggan 57. For this, the deployment of the toboggan is commanded from the inside of the armored cabin. The door 47 of the rear exit of the armored cabin is open and the people to be evacuated can slide on the toboggan 57. These persons are for example hostages retained aboard the plane or the building, or troops of assault.

Claims (16)

CLAIMS1.- Assault device, comprising a shielded cabin (5), characterized in that the shielded cabin (5) internally has an area of at least 6 m2. 2.- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least a first docking device for docking a first outlet (35) of the armored cabin (5) against a side of an aircraft or against a building . 3.- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first docking device comprises a first ramp (49), movable relative to the shielded cabin (5) between a retracted position and a position of use in which the first ramp (49) extends substantially horizontally in front of the first outlet (35). 4.- Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the first ramp (49), in the retracted position extends substantially vertically near the shielded cabin (5). 5.- Device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the first outlet (35) is formed in a front wall (13) of the shielded cabin (5), the shielded cabin (5) having in furthermore: - a second exit (37) formed in a side wall (17) of the shielded cabin (5) substantially perpendicular to the front wall (13); and - a second docking device, for docking the second exit (37) of the armored cabin (5) against a side of an aircraft or against a building. 6.- Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the second docking device comprises a second ramp (51), movable relative to the shielded cabin (5) between a retracted position and a position of use in which the second ramp (51) extends substantially horizontally in front of the second outlet (37). 7.- Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the second ramp (51), in the retracted position extends substantially vertically near the shielded cabin (5). 8.- Device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that it further comprises leaves (53) for side protection, may be displaced relative to the shielded cabin (5) between a position against the shielded cabin (5) and a protective position in which the protective leaves (53) extend on either side of the first outlet (35), substantially perpendicular to the first outlet (35). 9.- Device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the first outlet (35) is closed by at least one door (41), equipped with an armored window (43) and a port shooting (45). 10.- Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the door (41) can be opened only from inside the shielded cabin (5). 11.- Device according to any one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that it comprises a fixed shield (59), placed inside the shielded cabin (5) facing the first outlet (35). 12.- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a slide (57) for the rapid evacuation of the shielded cabin (5). 13. Assault unit, the assembly (1) comprising: - a motor vehicle (3); an assault device according to any one of the preceding claims; - a lifting device (7) linking the assault device to the motor vehicle (3), the lifting device (7) being provided to move the assault device between a low position in which the armored cab (5) is located a first height relative to the motor vehicle (3) and a high position in which the armored cab (5) is located at a second height relative to the motor vehicle (3) greater than the first height. 14.- assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that the lifting device (7) comprises a platform (21) on which rests the shielded cabin (5), and a lifting mechanism (23) arranged to move the platform (21). vertically with respect to the motor vehicle (3). 15.- assembly according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the lifting device (7) comprises a translation mechanism (31) adapted to move the assault device in a horizontal plane relative to the motor vehicle (3), in the upper position of the shielded cabin (5). 16.- assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that the translation mechanism (31) is controlled from a control panel (65) disposed inside the shielded cabin (5) .30