Abstract: A laser radar-proximity fuse with a laser-range measuring device and mask or camouflage discrimination, wherein for the initiation of the fuse, is no longer triggered at the beginning rather but at the end of an echo pulse configuration, even though its comparatively flat descending or falling pulse flank is or is not adapted for the determination of a clear, reproducible or controllable triggering point-in-time. By applying a Constant-Fraction-Trigger-Principle, which has heretofore been applied primarily to the rising or ascending flank of a pulse, there can be also derived a good controllable range or distance-dependent triggering pulse for the thereby optimized initiation of the fuse from the flatter rear flank of the echo pulse configuration, whereby the attacking of the target will not take place prematurely, but will be better directed toward the target center.

Abstract: An optronic fuse for the warhead of a weapon system equipped with an intelligent sensor arrangement, wherein the fuse operates on the basis of the pulse transit time process and implements echo transit time measurement. In order in the weapon system to be able to steplessly freely program the desired detonation range at short notice and to be able to handle a large signal dynamic range, for the purposes of measuring the echo transit time there is provided a time-digital converter which for example is a fast counter or components which operate with the addition of very small gate passage times.

Abstract: A fuzing system for non-spinning or substantially non-spinning weapons is implemented by means of wide angle optics providing at least forward-hemisphere coverage, an array of infrared detectors and a microprocessor for image and data processing, aim-point selection, directional-warhead aiming and skewed-cone fuzing. The skewed-cone fuzing has a generatrix which is the vector sum of missile velocity, warhead velocity and the negative of target velocity.

Abstract: A detector assembly which includes an electrically conductive, two-piece, molded plastic housing including a relatively rigid bulkhead portion having a groove and a second dome portion having a sidewall extending over an adjacent bulkhead portion. The dome portion has a plurality of relatively flexible tabs, a part of each tab extending into the groove and making mechanical contact with the bulkhead portion via the groove to provide a press fit therebetween. An electrically conductive barrel is disposed within the housing and is electrically connected via an electrically conductive o-ring to the bulkhead to form an electrically shielded chamber within the housing in conjunction with the bulkhead and the dome portions. Equipment to be shielded is disposed within the chamber and is secured to the barrel.

Abstract: The invention provides a select trigger or detonation system featuring an optical source, an optical fiber, one or more optical couplers and one or more light trigger or detonation devices. The an optical source provides an optical signal containing information about triggering or detonating a respective device. The optical fiber has one or more fiber Bragg Gratings for providing one or more fiber Bragg Grating optical trigger or detonation signals, each having a respective optical trigger or detonation wavelength. The one or more optical couplers each respond to the one or more fiber Bragg Grating optical trigger or detonation signals depending on the respective optical trigger or detonation wavelength, for providing a respective coupled fiber Bragg Grating optical trigger or detonation signal.

Abstract: A passive, infrared, guided missile fuze, capable of detecting the presence of a target, having an axis which coincides substantially with the direon of forward motion of the missile, comprising three infrared detectors for detecting three separate beams of infrared electromagnetic radiation from the target, the beams forming angles with the axis. More specifically, the missile fuze detects the presence of a target when two of the infrared detectors simultaneously detect two beams of infrared radiation from the target. In a sophisticated embodiment, the fuze is able to determine in which quadrant of space the target is located.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for target-seeking ammunition which includes an insert for forming a hollow charge, and in front of which there is positioned a transducer for electromagnetic radiation energy. The sensor arrangement of the above-constructional type has the transducer located in the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the ammunition and of the insert. The insert forming the combat charge may itself serve as a focusing reflector for the operating characteristics of the sensor arrangement. Inasmuch as there is available for the aperture practically the entire caliber of the ammunition; in effect, the front surface of the insert facing into the effective direction, there can be obtained an extremely favorable operating characteristic for the sensor arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for combating aircraft (4). According to the invention, use is made of a projectile which rotates in the trajectory (5) towards the target (4) and which is provided with a direction-sensing proximity fuse whose direction of impact has been coordinated with a defined splinter-scattering direction for the explosive charge (8) of the projectile. In a preferred embodiment, the projectile concerned is a projectile which is fired by means of rocket technology, backblast technology or, alternatively, by means of a gas generator, and which is included in a one-man weapon or team-operated weapon of the single-shot type.

Abstract: The fly over homing guidance system for terminal homing missile guidance is fire and forget missile guidance method wherein on board target sensing tracks the target and guides the missile to the target, but instead of being guided to a direct impact as is conventionally done, the missile is guided toward a precise distance over the top of the target, intentionally avoiding impact. A second sensor on the missile detects the leading edge of the target, such as the turret of a tank. The warhead is then fired down onto the top of the target as the missile is guided or directed over it. Further, the shot line of the warhead is substantially perpendicular to the top of the target, maximizing lethality. This allows the use of the same angle of attack and warhead for all modes of target engagement and thus maintains high lethality for every firing scenario.

Abstract: The invention concerns projectiles having an explosive load generating splinter and/or a core and of which the operation is triggered by a fuse. This projectile is characterized in that the load comprises at least one direction of action and in that the fuse comprises at least one detector detecting laser radiation reflected by a target, said detector comprising a direction of detection which is close to one of the directions of action of the load.

Abstract: A proximity fuse/time fuse, in which the active optical distance sensor switches over to time delay in the case of disturbances occurring at a short distance before meeting the target, such as detonation flash, fog, explosive charge vapor or fireball. The fuse presets the data for the necessary time delay itself from the data of the preceding distance measurements. One exemplary embodiment is described and shown schematically.

Abstract: The spinning mine has all of its projectiles concentrated in one small ar It is launched from a spring-loaded threaded screw launcher and acquires angular momentum as it ascends into the air from the launcher to a pre-determined detonation altitude. As the mine spins, the detector assembly on board detects the presence and location of potential targets and sends appropriate indicative signals to a microprocessor, also on board. The microprocessor determines therefrom the location of the largest target or the largest cluster of targets in the environment and triggers the detonation of the mine such that the projectiles are jettisoned in a conical pattern toward the largest target or the largest cluster of targets for a more efficient destruction of the targets.

Abstract: A ballistically deployed restraining net system including a projectile, a net packaged in the projectile, a net deployment device for unfurling the net in flight, and a fuze for triggering the net deployment device upon the occurrence of a preestablished criteria such as the impact of the projectile with an object, the expiration of a preestablished time period after launch or upon the projectile reaching a predetermined distance to an object.

Abstract: A tandem warhead for combatting actively armored targets including two shaped or projectile forming charges arranged one behind the other, and an ignition or firing delay unit which causes the ignition of the first charge and then the second charge with a time delay. To avoid the target's active armor plate (which moves when hit by the first charge, from impeding or even destroying the following charge) the tandem warhead is provided with a device for determining the actual angle of the warhead relative to the target, i.e., the firing or attack angle, and an ignition time delay .DELTA.t associated with the respective firing angle .alpha.. To determine the firing angle .alpha., an angle determining device includes a plurality, preferably four, distance measuring devices with which respective distance coordinates between the tandem warhead and the target are measured and used for determining the momentary firing angle .alpha.. Thereafter, the delay time .DELTA.

Abstract: A proximity fuse, hereinafter called detonator for flying bodies, particularly missiles, to combat flying targets using speed information regarding the speed between detonator and target, wherein the firing of the detonator is initiated when the speed of approach v.sub.a and the relative speed v.sub.r differ by a firing value K.sub.z which is selected in dependence on the optimum point of firing where ##EQU1## and r=the location vector from detonator to target; ##EQU2## =the differential quotient after time t.

Abstract: A proximity fuze which employs a reflected beam of pulse modulated infrared adiation to determine the distance from the weapon to the target. Modulation is accomplished electronically. Correlation circuitry comprising a logic network is provided to continuously compare the received signal with the modulation signal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an optical proximity fuse for missiles with laser transmitters and optical receivers, whose optically bundled beam paths are oriented in such a way at a small angle to the direction of flight that they intersect in predetermined measuring segments, wherein the radiation reflected from objects in these measuring segments is utilized for deriving the firing pulse, wherein at least two laser transmitters oriented at angles different from each other and a common optical receiver are arranged at different points of the front side of the missile. The measuring segments where the transmitter beam paths intersect the receiver beam path lie at different distances from the missile and at differing side spacings from the longitudinal axis of the missile, wherein the measuring segment lying closer to the missile corresponds to the predetermined target segment. The laser transmitters are modulated at identification response codes differing from each other.

Abstract: An intelligent projectile that can be detonated at a predetermined range via a wide angle infrared laser. The projectile is fitted with a detector that is sensitive to the frequency of a wide angle laser beam that is attached to the weapon. Using the range obtained by the range finder, the wide angle laser beam is fired when the projectile is in proper position relative to the target. To prevent the projectile from exploding prior to its being fired, a series of batteries is held in a track via compressions springs. The springs must be compressed via centrifugal force due to the projectile spinning as a resulting of rifling in the weapon. Once, sufficient centrifugal force is reached, the batteries will slide into a "contact" position so that the projectile can be detonated. The apparatus fits within standard 40 mm shell casings and can be fired by conventional grenade launching weapons.

Abstract: A proximity detector device comprises a lens placed at the front of the missile, two circular infrared detectors of different radii centered on the optical axis of the lens and disposed in its focal plane. An electronic circuit is connected to the detectors for delivering a proximity signal when the time slot separating two pulses emitted by the two detectors is less than a predetermined threshold. The explosion of the missile is controlled by the proximity pulse.

Abstract: A sensor window compliant mounting assembly (42), such as used in a missile (20) to protect a sensor (40), has a truncated hemispherical sensor dome window (52) and a dome mount housing (60). The dome mount housing (60) includes a hollow tube (62) with an opening (64), an internal circumferential thread (66) adjacent to the opening (64), and an integral bezel retainer ring (68) extending circumferentially around the opening (64). The bezel retainer ring (68) engages and retains the exterior surface (56) of the dome base (54). A spanner nut (72) is threadably engaged to the internal circumferential thread (66) of the dome mount housing (60), and a partially compressed fiber metal washer (74) reacts between the spanner nut (72) and the lower surface (58) of the dome base (54) to bias the sensor dome window (52) toward the bezel retainer ring (68).

Abstract: A system for controlling the arming and firing of a weapon that is suspended from a parachute at an oblique angle and spun so as to be aimed over a spiral rotational scanning pattern on the earth as the parachute descends toward the earth. The weapon is supported by a platform so that the weapon is aimed in a predetermined direction relative to the platform. A detection system is supported by the platform and aimed in the same direction as the weapon for detecting predetermined radiation characteristics from targets of opportunity. A ranging system is supported by the platform and aimed in the same direction as the weapon for determining the range to the earth in such direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active proximity fuse with polarization-related sensitivity. Radiation which is reflected by particles in the atmosphere towards the receiver of the proximity fuse and which does not originate from reflection at the target has a negative effect on the operation of a proximity fuse. To reduce this effect the proximity fuse according to the invention is provided with elements in the transmitter of the proximity fuse for linearly polarizing the emitted radiation and elements in the receiver from suppressing the received radiation with linear polarization essentially coinciding with the direction of the linear polarization of the emitted radiation. This prevents radiation which is reflected by spherical particles, such as water droplets, with unchanged polarization after reflection, from reaching the detector of the receiver, while radiation reflected by the target is depolarized and a certain part of the radiation can be detected.

Abstract: Infrared detection device carried by a missile falling to earth and rotating about its axis with a given inclination, said device being intended to trigger off firing of the missile when it detects a source of infrared emission of predetermined type, the device comprising at least one infrared detector sensitive to the infrared emission of said sources and an amplifier device connected to the output of the detector.

Abstract: An active optical proximity fuse comprises a transmitter for transmitting a radiation lobe by means of which a target can be illuminated. A receiver receives radiation reflected from the target and images the target or an area of the latter as a spot on a surf ace belonging to a detector which emits at its outputs electrical signals which mutually vary depending on the position of the spot on the detector surface. The detector outputs are connected to first elements which emit a first signal depending on the position of the spot on the surface, the absolute value of which signal is greater with the position of the spot on first parts, preferably outer parts, of the surface than with the position of the spot on another part, preferably the center part, of the surface. Second elements (13) acting as arming elements compare the first signal with a predetermined reference and emit an arming signal (i.sub.A) when two or more first signals, for example in the form of pulses, occur which exceed the reference.

Abstract: An advanced optical sensor for determining the stand-off distance from a trajecting container to a target utilizes various checks and filters to eliminate false detonations caused by glint and counter-measures. The sensor is comprised of a transmitter, a receiver, and a wave generator. The wave generator generates a unique wave form which is relayed to both the receiver and the transmitter. The light emitted from the transmitted follows a pattern defined by the wave generator. When light is received by the receiver, a synchronous detector coupled to the wave form generator determines if the return light has a pattern correlating with the unique wave form from the wave generator. If so, the associated electric signal in the receiver must pass a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time before the sensor will generate a detonate signal.

Abstract: A fin stabilized ballistic projectile comprises a projectile body having a plurality of stabilizing fins and an ejectable projectile tip detachably attached to the front of the projectile body. An ejection mechanism is operatively disposed for ejecting the projectile tip. A sensor is disposed in the projectile tip for scanning a target area. A warhead is disposed at the front of the projectile body behind the projectile tip and includes a curved fragmentation plate for discharging fragments at a target, with the fragmentation plate being openly exposed when the projectile tip is ejected, and an explosive charge disposed behind the fragmentation plate.

Abstract: Optical device rotational about an axis XX', and making use of a set of detectors suitably arranged to detect the presence of a target in a determined solid angle, of the type which includes in longitudinal section in a plane P in which lies the axis XX', a window including a front point A and a rear point B, which admits radiation coming from an axis H intersecting axis XX' at a point 0 and forming with it an angle .THETA. of less than 90.degree., the opening angle 2.tau. of the window being represented by the two straight lines 0'A and 0"B, each forming the angle .tau. with the axis H, characterized by the fact that it includes two mirrors M1, M2 and a converging lens, the mirror M1 being represented in the section of plane P by the arc of a parabola P.sub.m1 with its focus at a point F located in front of point 0, and having as its axis of symmetry an axis D1 parallel to H and passing through F, the mirror M2 being represented in the section of plane P by the arc of a parabola P.sub.

Abstract: An explosive projectile, eg an anti-tank shell, is fitted with a light-sensitive fuze enabling it to be detonated by a laser pulse transmitted at a time after firing the projectile determined by the pre-determined range to the target and the known velocity of the projectile. The fuze is located in the base of the shell (in addition to the usual impact fuze) with the light-signal detector, eg a photo-diode, facing backwards. The detector is connected to the initiator via "fast" electronic circuitry so that the fuze is insensitive to "slow" or "DC" light signals such as the sun, searchlights etc. The laser beam is made slightly divergent to illuminate a suitable target area. The invention allows an anti-tank shell, normally loaded in the tank gun, to be used effectively against "soft" targets (troops, helicopters, etc) for which a direct hit is not necessary. The laser may be part of the gun range-finder system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective cover which is complementary in shape to and is mounted on a sensing head such as that of a missile.The protective device performs a dual function in that it is resistant to abrasion by impacting material such as dust, sand or ice, while at the same time being transparent to incident electromagnetic radiation which the sensing head is adapted to sense. The protective device may be moulded from a thin sheet (0.2 mm thick) of polytetra-fluoroethylene when this radiation is infrared.

Abstract: An advanced optical sensor for determining the stand-off distance from a trajecting container to a target utilizes various checks and filters to eliminate false detonations caused by glint and counter-measures. The sensor is comprised of a transmitter, a receiver, and a wave generator. The wave generator generates a unique wave form which is relayed to both the receiver and the transmitter. The light emitted from the transmitted follows a pattern defined by the wave generator. When light is received by the receiver, a synchronous detector coupled to the wave form generator determines if the return light has a pattern correlating with the unique wave form from the wave generator. If so, the associated electric signal in the receiver must pass a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time before the sensor will generate a detonate signal.

Abstract: An advanced optical sensor for determining the stand-off distance from a trajecting container to a target utilizes various checks and filters to eliminate false detonations caused by glint and counter-measures. The sensor is comprised of a transmitter, a receiver, and a wave generator. The wave generator generates a unique wave form which is relayed to both the receiver and the transmitter. The light emitted from the transmitted follows a pattern defined by the wave generator. When light is received by the receiver, a synchronous detector coupled to the wave form generator determines if the return light has a pattern correlating with the unique wave form from the wave generator. If so, the associated electric signal in the receiver must pass a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time before the sensor will generate a detonate signal.

Abstract: A flying body is provided with target detection capability. The flying body has an exterior wall and a target detection device for scanning a target area disposed within the body. The target detection device includes a combined laser transmitting/receiving system, having a laser and a laser radiation detector, stationarily mounted within the flying body. A holder is displaceably mounted for movement between a first position within the body and a second position where the holder extends outside of the exterior wall of the body. A first deflection mirror is disposed on the holder for reflecting radiation coming from the target area onto the laser radiation detector when the holder is in the second position. Additionally, a second deflection mirror is disposed on the holder for deflecting radiation coming from the laser toward the target area when the holder is in the second position.

Abstract: The use of single crystal MgF.sub.2 material as a window for missile systems has at least the advantages of having superior transmission for both the UV and IR wavelength regions, being stable in sunlight, having a low refractive index, thereby eliminating the necessity for anti-reflection coatings, being unaffected by water, therefore eliminating the need to provide wetness protection, having the mechanical strength to match the applicable usage, being able to be fabricated without excessive complication, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while assuring a high quality product, generating low scatter and being readily available from multiple domestic sources.

Abstract: An arrangement used in safing and arming a munition device. The pressure sensor responds to pressure generated by igniting propellant of the munition and displaces from a first to second position. The power supply responds to setback of the munition to generate an electrical voltage. The light-emitting device responds to the electrical voltage. The photosensitive device connected to the power supply is powered by generation of the voltage and responds to receipt of light energy. An electro-explosive actuator connected to the photosensitive device is operable in response to electrical energy to actuate a rotor of the munition fuze from an unarmed condition to an armed condition. A fiber optic routing element defines a light transmission path from the light-emitting device to the photosensitive device via the pressure sensor.

Abstract: Infrared proximity fuze, obtained by joining two infrared IR proximity sensors, preferably of the open field type, which have different fields of view (F.O.V.) so that the target sources presence signal is given by the simultaneous presence of an alarm signal coming from the greater field of view sensor and a time gate generated by an alarm signal coming from the lessor F.O.V. sensor. Given the carrier-to-target movement characteristics and the aperture of the two fields of view it is possible to electronically generate a time gate which rejects false targets (fires, flares, etc.) placed at considerable distances from the line of sight. The system is intrinsically protected against the effects of solar radiation combined with the nutation and precession movements of the carrier because it requires simultaneous signal presence within both fields of view.

Abstract: A process and resulting structure for a window typically used on weapons with infrared sensors. The window has a plurality of transparent blocks connected in a mosaic pattern. Between the blocks are slots, that allow a coolant to flow through and cool the window, such that the window does not have a thermal signature.

Abstract: An optically transparent cylinder having a hemispherical cavity at one end hereof and containing at least one light source and one light detector inside the hemispherical cavity utilizes the prismatic effect of the cylinder to locate an object in space. The light source and detector are located on a disk whose insertion depth into the cavity and tilt angle inside the cavity can be varied to control the sharpness, width and direction of the conical beam output from the cylinder, the beam searching the space for the location of the desired object.

Abstract: An initiating sensor for a missile equipped with a directional warhead. For the timely detection of the target and to calculate the tripping time, two rings are provided on the circumference of the missile, each having a multitude of active laser rangefinders.

Abstract: An optical target detector utilizes a star coupler to achieve automatic alignment of "pencil" laser beams. A number of "pencil" beams of laser light are deployed from the surface of a projectile in order to detect a target. The laser light is transmitted to the target and reflected back from the target to the optical target detector. The light tramsmitted, in the form of a number of "pencil" beams, and the light being reflected by the target are transmitted through a star coupler device in order to maintain alignment for the transmission of maximum light signal strength and simultaneously to minimize aerosol backscatter.

Abstract: Improved apparatus for providing control signals to a warhead in a guided missile is shown to comprise a plurality of optical radars that produce overlapping beams to form a conical coverage pattern and logic circuitry responsive to the signals processed in the receivers of the optical radars to produce control signals indicative of the sector of the conical coverage pattern in which echo signals have originated.

Abstract: A proximity fuzing system includes a passive proximity detection section including an electrostatic probe for detecting initial missile entry into the electric field inherently associated with an airborne target. Probe signals are processed to determine that the intercepted electric field is characteristic of a valid target, and, if so, an active proximity detection section, such as a radar proximity detector, is rendered operational to trigger a warhead detonator at the optimum point in the missile's engaging trajectory to inflict maximum possible damage on the target.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for optically detecting an object within close proxiy to a structure surface, e.g., the nose of a torpedo or claw of a robotic arm, and generating a responsive control or command signal. A cone of light is emitted from the structure surface to illuminate any object coming within its field. Light reflected from that object to a receiver is processed to generate a responsive first electrical signal. This first signal is further processed to generate a second signal, control or a command signal, only after the first signal has decreased to around 30% of its peak level indicating that the object has closed to within a predetermined distance to the structure surface.

Abstract: In order to improve the attack capabilities against armor or combat vehicles and combat aircraft, projectiles (2) must be detonated at a small distance ahead of the impact point on the target (1). This distance cannot be determined mechanically or even with the customary pulse time-of-flight method. In order to insure the resolution of such distances, lying mostly in the region from 0.5 to 2.0 meters, the projectile is equipped with a laser range finder (3) that operates on the sampling principle and permits exact measurements. The range finder may be used as a distance detector or as an approach sensor. In the latter case, the most favorable point of time is determined in that the sampling pulses are used to set several distance gates by means of which additional information for target analysis can be obtained.

Abstract: A projectile proximity fuze firing circuit which is compatible with the rirements of both a negative supply voltage and a grounded electronic detonator. In addition, a simple and novel transistor full wave rectifier and integrator is disclosed.

Abstract: Transmitter and receiver devices are included in an active optic proximity fuse for providing increased resistance to aerosols. The transmitter and receiver units operate with optical radiation and include a signal processing unit which reacts to a target located in a sensing region and reflecting optical radiation emitted from the transmitter device to the receiver device. The sensing region displays, most proximal a carrier of the proximity fuse, an inner sensing limit which is located at an inner distance from the carrier. The signal processing unit operates with preparatory signal processing and/or time measurement of reflected signals when the target is located within the sensing region, and emits an activation signal only when the target passes the inner sensing limit.

Abstract: A proximity fuse for a launchable unit, for example a missile, includes transmitters for emitting optic radiation in a plurality of narrow part lobes, and receivers for receiving optic radiation emitted through the part lobes and reflected from a target towards which the unit is homing in. The receivers are enabled to discern reflecting radiation derived from each respective part lobe from the radiation emitted and reflected from other part lobes. The radiation derived from each respective part lobe is processed individually in the receiver.

Abstract: An optical proximity fuze for detonating the associated projectile or missile at a desired distance from a target is extremely sensitive to interfering effects, for example, to rain drops which simulate a target which is non-existent. To minimize the probability of the optical proximity fuze responding in undesired manner to rain drops and thus to reduce the danger of premature detonation of the projectile or missile due to interfering effects, the optical proximity fuze comprises at least two optical transmitters at each of which there is arranged at least one respective optical receiver. The target distance is simultaneously measured by the at least two optical receivers in several chronological measurements. Detonation is only accomplished when the at least two receivers simultaneously respond.

Abstract: A proximity fuze system includes an optical ranging apparatus, a detonation circuit controlled by the optical ranging apparatus, and an explosive charge detonated by the detonation cirtcuit. The optical ranging apparatus includes a pulsed laser light source for generating target ranging light pulses and optical reference light pulses. A single lens directs ranging pulses to a target and collects reflected light from the target. An optical fiber bundle is used for delaying the optical reference pulses to correspond to a predetermined distance from the target. The optical ranging apparatus includes circuitry for providing a first signal depending upon the light pulses reflected from the target, a second signal depending upon the light pulses from the optical delay fiber bundle, and an output signal when the first and second signals coincide with each other. The output signal occurs when the distance from the target is equal to the predetermined distance form the target.

Abstract: A mine for use against armored vehicles has a mount with a base resting on the ground and an ammunition launching tube having a fixed elevation and carried by the base for rotation about a vertical axis. The base contains a system for detection and azimuth location of targets which uses both seismic and acoustic detection. The tube is aimed in azimuth toward the target and an anti-tank ammunition is fired toward the position where the distance between the mine and the target is minimum. The ammunition consists of a self-propelled missile which will fly over the target at a high speed. The motor of the missile spins it about its roll axis. The self forging charge of the missile has an axis transversal to the roll axis. The missile has a detection system including a sensor which scans the ground about the roll axis and causes firing of the charge when aligned with the target.

Abstract: A wire assault weapon warhead preferably for breaching barbed-wire barrics in a battlefield at standoff distances, has a cylindrical shaped projectile having a domed nose cone and a rear bulkhead sized so as to allow the warhead to be fired from a Shoulder-Fired Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon or a similar weapon. The warhead includes a fragmentation tube that fragments upon the detonation of an explosive charge and the fragments expelled into the wire of the barricade sever the wire and breach the barricade.