RU2628027C1 - Armament complex of the battle machine with the information-control system - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: military equipment.

SUBSTANCE: armament complex consists of twin automatic cannon of small caliber machine guns, launchers, antitank guided missiles and fire control system (FCS), which includes an automatic control unit (ACU), the gunner's sight (GS), the commander's sight (CS) and the system of armament guidance (SAG) with input information sensor and a control unit (CU SAG). GS and CS are in the form of modules (AM GS) and (AM CS). AM CS is equipped with an optical radar detection, FCS is equipped with a system of identification of friend or foe, and multi-functional computing system. The chassis are equipped with workstations of gunner and commander. Transfer of electrical, data and video between the combat vehicle chassis and combat compartment is formed by a rotating contact unit.

EFFECT: provision of high-performance shooting of all armed battle vehicle, reducing search time goals to increase the range of effective intelligence purposes, to automate the process of finding and firing.

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Description

The invention relates to military equipment, to military vehicles having weapons, fire control of which is carried out by a highly efficient automated system.

The known weapons complex infantry fighting vehicle BMP-2 (BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle, technical description and instruction manual. Part 1. Moscow. Military publishing house, 1987). The machine is armed with an automatic cannon with two-tape power, stabilized in two planes, a coaxial machine gun and a launcher of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), located in the fighting compartment. The fighting compartment is located in the middle of the vehicle. It includes a tower and a part of the hull between the control compartment and the landing compartment. The tower is equipped with gunner and commander jobs. At the gunner’s workplace, a gunner’s sight (PN), a stabilizer control panel, surveillance devices, a turret swivel mechanism, a gun and machine gun lifting mechanism are installed. At the commander’s workplace, monitoring devices, the commander’s sight (PC), and the stabilizer control panel are placed. The disadvantages of the weapon system of a combat vehicle are:

- low efficiency of the complex;

- low indicators of the accuracy characteristics of the fire control system (LMS) when firing from the gun on the go, since the sights tightly connected with it stabilize in space with the accuracy of stabilization of the power stabilizer of the weapon (dependent stabilization);

- low firing accuracy in the first stage due to the lack of external information sensors, a laser range finder, roll sensor, carrier’s own speed sensor, and the calculation and development of firing corrections by the operator himself;

- the impossibility of "tandem" firing ATGM due to the long time of reloading PU;

- the impossibility of firing on the go ATGM with a wired communication line.

Partially indicated disadvantages are eliminated in the weapon system of a combat vehicle (Patent RU No. 2360208).

The complex contains a coaxial small-caliber automatic cannon and a machine gun mounted in the combat compartment, a launcher with anti-tank missiles, as well as an MSA with an anti-aircraft gun, a personal computer and an arms stabilizer. The armament included a second launcher with ATGM, in the control system - a tele-teplovizovny machine for tracking objects, a control unit, a gunner’s console and a commander’s console, a ballistic computer with an input information sensor system and an automation unit. The commander’s sight is made panoramic. The weapon stabilizer contains gunner and commander control panels connected to the stabilizer control unit, the outputs of which are connected respectively to the power amplifier and the executive engine in series through a horizontal channel. Executive engines of the right and left launchers are introduced into the vertical channel.

The disadvantages of the weapons system of a combat vehicle include:

- low firing accuracy due to possible mismatch of electrical signals from the position sensors of the lines of sight PN and PC with the position sensors of the weapon;

- the great complexity of setting the position of the lines of sight PN and PC and the position sensors of weapons;

- great time to search for goals;

- short range of effective reconnaissance of targets.

The objective of the invention is the creation of a qualitatively new and more reliable weapon system of a combat vehicle with a new generation information and control system that provides high firing characteristics for all weapons of a combat vehicle and allows to reduce target search time, increase the range of effective target reconnaissance, and automate the process of their search and firing .

The problem is solved by the armament complex of a combat vehicle with an information-control system consisting of paired automatic small-caliber guns and machine guns, launchers with ATGM and ASM, including an automation control unit (ACU), PN, PC and weapon guidance system (START) with sensors input information and control unit (control unit START). New is that PNs and PCs are made in the form of modules (BM PNs) and (BM PCs), each located on its own stable universal platform (PSU), the BM PC is equipped with an optical detection locator (OLO), the FCS is equipped with a friend-or-foe recognition system (SO) and a multifunctional computing complex (MVK), consisting of a video information switch and two control units, the gunner’s automated workstations (AWP-N) and commander (AWP-K), including the gunner’s video module (VM-N) and video module, are equipped in the chassis commander (VM-K) devices about the input of the gunner (UV-N) and the input device of the commander (UV-K), the remote control of the gunner (PuN-N) and the remote control of the commander (PuN-K), as well as the control unit for the automated workstation (BU AWP), connected digital channels, while BM PN and BM PC on the first outputs are connected by analog channels with the first and second inputs of CO, SNV control unit and the automation control unit (BUA) on the first inputs are connected by an analog channel, the control unit on the second input is connected to the first output of the control unit, the first and fourth inputs of the control unit are connected to the first inputs of and UV-K, respectively, the second and third inputs of the control unit of the automated workplace are connected to the first outputs PuN-N and PuN-K, respectively, and the transmission of electrical, information and video signals between the chassis of the combat vehicle and the fighting compartment is performed using a rotating contact device, while the backup channel for the exchange of information between the components of the OMS uses the multiplex channel.

The proposed solution is illustrated by graphic materials, where in FIG. 1 shows a fighting compartment with weapons placed on it; FIG. 2 shows a functional diagram of the LMS of an armament complex for a combat vehicle; FIG. 3 shows a general view of a unified transceiver device FROM a stranger, in FIG. 4 shows a General view of BM PN, in FIG. 5 is a general view of a BM PC; FIG. 6 shows a general view of the gunner’s control unit (commander), FIG. 7 is a general view of a video information switch; FIG. 8 shows BM-H (VM-K), FIG. 9 is a general view of the HC-H (HC-K), in FIG. 10 - Pu-N (Pu-K), in FIG. 11 shows the control unit; in FIG. 12 is a general view of the VKU.

The armament complex of a combat vehicle with an information-control system consists of an automatic gun 1, a machine gun 2 and two launchers with ATGMs: a left launcher (PUL) 3 and a right launcher (PUP) 4. The complex includes an LMS, which includes automation control unit (BUA) 5, gunner’s sight (BM PN) 6, commander’s sight (BM PK) 7, START 8 with input information sensors: tower position sensor (DP B) 9, automatic gun position sensor (DP AP) 10, left launcher position sensor (DP PUL) 11, position sensor right launcher (DP missile launcher) 12 and strategic offensive arms control unit 14. Additionally, the OMS introduces a friend-or-foe identification system (СО) 15. When measuring the distance to the target, a signal is received from the BM PN or BM PC, which recognizes the target and informs the gunner or commander about her affiliation. BM PN 6 and BM PK 7 are intended for:

- search, detection, recognition and auto tracking of goals;

- measuring the distance to the target, aiming and firing with all types of ammunition at any time of the day, in difficult weather conditions, conditions of smoke and dust of the battlefield, as well as under the influence of organized optical interference, the use of false thermal targets, the presence of fires and other interference;

- guidance on the purpose of ATGM;

- detection and automatic measurement of the range to potentially dangerous glare targets equipped with an optical system (only for BM PC).

BM PN 6 has five channels: control channel, thermal imaging, wide-field TV channel, laser range finder and narrow-field TV channel. BM PC 7 has six channels: a control channel, a thermal imaging, wide-field TV channel, an optical detection locator (OLO), a laser range finder and a narrow-field TV channel.

Each sight is installed on the base unit - ПУ ПН 16 and ПСУ PC 17. ПСУ are designed to stabilize and control the speed of the guidance line of sight channels of sights.

Multifunctional computing complex (MVK) 18 is designed to solve the problems of intelligent processing of video images coming from TV and TPV channels BM PN and BM PC, automated search and capture targets. MVK provides the solution of the following tasks:

- processing of video data received via Ethernet channels in order to improve the perception of the observed phono-target environment;

- the formation of command guidance guidance line of sight BM PN (BM PC) in the automatic tracking mode with automated capture;

- forming guidance guidance line of sight BM PN (BM PC) to maintain the angular velocities determined in the automatic tracking mode when switching to the inertial tracking mode;

- automatic target detection when scanning the area using an optical locator (in conjunction with a BM PC) and marking target-like objects in the image;

- change the current position of the aiming mark in the automatic tracking mode (the "Dot targeting" function);

- calculation and development of guidance commands in accordance with the mismatch angles of the current and required position of the BM PN (BM PK) line of sight when targeting according to the explored target (together with strategic offensive arms);

- automatic target interception BM BM at target designation from BM PC;

- distribution of output video data (TV, TPV signals and service information) to the corresponding video outputs of the MVK;

- the implementation of procedures for operational monitoring of the technical condition and diagnostics of MVK equipment according to commands received from the LMS;

- calculation and issuance for display on an electronic map of a technical terminal from the structure of the software and hardware complex of coordinates of explored targets.

ARM-N 19 and ARM-K 20 are equipped in the chassis, where BM-N 21 and VM-K 22, UV-N 23 and UV-K 24, PuN-N 25 and PuN-K 26 are located.

The video modules of the gunner and the commander are designed to display analog video information during progressive scanning, as well as digital information received via the ASE-T Ethernet 1000 V interface.

The input devices of the gunner and commander are designed to control the fighting compartment from the corresponding workplaces. In all operating modes, when exposed to control elements, the HC provides the formation of control commands for the equipment of the fighting compartment, which are transmitted via the CAN information channel. The control commands are addressed to the MSA executive devices: START, BM PN, BM PC, fire extinguishing and reloading system, other units and systems.

The gunner and commander guidance panels are designed to control strategic offensive arms from the position of the gunner and commander. START controls are located on the handles of the consoles.

The control unit AWP 27 is located in the chassis. The control unit AWP is designed for:

- ensuring the information interaction of the components of the OMS through digital channels of information transfer;

- ensuring information interaction of the fighting compartment with the on-board information-control system of the chassis;

- performing the functions of the controller of the multiplex channel of information exchange and the network switch of the Ethernet network;

- calculating the coordinates of the reconnaissance targets and the formation of guidance commands for the BM PN line of sight (BM PC) at the target with the given coordinates;

ensuring the collection and automatic recording of information about the completeness and operating time of the main units and systems of the fighting compartment;

- ensuring the formation of relay signals +27 In the on-board network according to commands received from the HC or via information channels;

- recording software-accessible parameters in real time.

The MSA also includes a charge temperature sensor 28, a roll sensor 29, and an atmosphere state meter 30.

The transmission of electrical, information and video signals between the chassis and the fighting compartment is carried out through a rotating contact device (VKU) 31.

The operation of the weapons system of a combat vehicle with an information-control system when firing from an automatic gun or machine gun is carried out as follows. Turn on the BM PN (BM PC), for which (when the “ARM” toggle switch is on on the UV-N (UV-K), the “PRIV” button on the UV-N (UV-K) is activated, while on the VM-N (VM -K) the message “Ready (PC) - Waiting” is displayed, in the field of operating modes on VM-N (VM-K) “MON (PC) - OFF” is displayed, the image is displayed on the screen VM-N (VM-K) terrain and sighting mark of a TV channel with a wide field of view After BM PN (BM PC) has entered the operating mode, on the VM-N (VM-K) screen, for 2 seconds the message “PN (PC) ready” is displayed, in the mode field work on VM-N (VM-K) displays "PN (PC)." using the "TYPE BP" key on the PuN-N (PuN-K), select the required type of weapons and ammunition, select a target and measure the range.

If necessary, capture the target for automatic tracking. Holding the reticle on the center of the target, produce a queue. The length of the queue depends on the time the “START” button is pressed on PUN-N (PUN-K).

When firing at low-flying helicopters and airplanes, the “AIR” button on the UV-N (UV-K) is activated, while the maximum aiming speed of the sight increases and the rate of fire of the automatic gun increases.

Shooting ATGM is as follows. BP PN (BP PK) are prepared for work ATGM. By sequential deviations of the “TYPE BP” key on PUN-N (PUN-K), select PUL or PUP and the type of ATGM.

When the “DOWN” button is activated, the mark is put on the HC in the center of the target and a range is measured. If necessary, capture the target for automatic tracking. If the measured range to the target is less than 1500 m, shooting is carried out in manual guidance.

If it is necessary to fire two missiles in the same beam, the TANDEM button on the HC is activated (if there is only one ATGM on the selected launcher, it automatically switches to the launcher with two ATGMs, in the absence of two ATGMs on one launcher one ATGM will be fired). Press and hold the “START” button on PUN-N (PUN-K) until the shot is fired. They keep the mark on the target (or control the retention in automatic tracking mode) until the target is hit.

If the ATGM mismatch occurs on the video module screen, the message “No SD descend” is displayed, at the end of the firing cycle or by pressing the “LIT2 / RETURN” button on the HC, the sighting module returns to its original state and the remaining ATGM system is automatically selected or, when its absence, switching to another PU. If the target is hit, or in the event of a ATGM drop, to quickly return the sighting module to its original state, press the “LIT2 / RETURN” button on the blast.

The weapon system allows firing in the absence of power to the chassis, with faulty sights, and also informs the gunner (commander) about the delay in firing an automatic gun and machine gun.

BUA made by analogy with the automation unit specified in the prototype.

The CO consists of an antenna 36 and the unified transceiver device shown in FIG. 3.

BM PN is depicted in figure 4. It consists of a television rangefinder module 32, ПУУ ПН 16 and an optoelectronic module 33.

BM PC is depicted in FIG. 5. It consists of a television rangefinder module 32, PSU PC 17 and an optoelectronic module 34. The BM PC is equipped with OLO 35.

MVK consists of the following blocks: the gunner’s control unit (commander), shown in FIG. 6, and the video information switch, shown in FIG. 7.

AWP-H (AWP-K) include BM-H (BM-K) shown in FIG. 8, HC-H (HC-K) shown in FIG. 9, PuN-H (PuN-K) shown in FIG. 10, and the automated workplace control unit shown in FIG. 11.

VCU is depicted in FIG. 12.

Thus, the proposed technical solution made it possible to create a new and more reliable weapon system for a combat vehicle with a new generation of information and control system that provides high firing characteristics with all weapons of a combat vehicle, reduces the time it takes to search for targets, increase the range of effective reconnaissance of targets, automate the process of finding them and firing.

Claims (2)

1. The armament complex of a combat vehicle with an information-control system, consisting of paired automatic small-caliber guns and machine guns, launchers with anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and a fire control system (ASM), including an automatic control unit (ACU), gunner’s sight ( PN), the commander’s sight (PC) and the weapon guidance system (START) with input information sensors and a control unit (START), characterized in that the PN and PC are made in the form of modules (BM PN) and (BM PC), each at its stabilization a universal bathroom platform (PSU), the BM PC is equipped with an optical detection locator (OLO), the OMS is equipped with a friend or foe identification system (CO) and a multifunctional computing complex (MVK), consisting of a video information switch and two control units, the workstations are equipped with automated workstations gunner (AWP-N) and commander (AWM-K), including gunner’s video module (VM-H) and gunner’s video module (VM-K), gunner’s input device (UV-N) and commander’s input device (UV-K), remote control gunner guidance (PUN-N) and remote guidance commander (PuN-K), as well as a control unit for an automated workstation (BU AWP) connected by digital channels, while BM PN and BM PC on the first outputs are connected by analog channels to the first and second inputs of the CO, SNV STU and BUA on the first the inputs are connected by an analog channel, the control unit at the second input is connected to the first output of the control unit; the first and fourth inputs of the control unit are connected to the first inputs of UV-N and UV-K, respectively, the second and third inputs of the automatic control unit are connected to the first outputs of PuN-N and PuN -K, respectively, and the transmission of electric, inf rmatsionnyh and video signals between the car and the chassis combat fighting compartment is formed by a rotating contact unit, wherein MSA is provided with redundant information exchange channel. 2. The armament complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the Manchester II multiplex information exchange channel (ICIE) is used as a backup information exchange channel between the components of the OMS.

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