Abstract: A method for carrying out shelling of a target with a plurality of ammunition units fired successively from a single barrel rapid-firing ordnance piece includes supplying data to a computer means regarding the target to be shelled, generating by the computer means in response to the input data, an output data for controlling at least one of the following: the ordnance piece and the flight parameters of the respective ammunition units. The controlling of the ordnance piece and the ammunition units during firing of the successive ammunition unit from the single barrel ordnance is coordinated for imparting to the ammunition units different flight times between the ordnance piece and the target selecting the different flight times such that the ammunition units reach the target at approximately the same time after the launch from the ordnance piece.

Abstract: A breech mechanism for large caliber artillery pieces is characterized by a specifically designed sealing function in the form of an intermediate layer between a main portion of the breech mechanism and a seating portion displaceable in relation thereto by the gas pressure in the gun. The seating portion, on being displaced towards the breech, compresses the intermediate layer disposed therebetween and consisting of an elastically deformable refractory material which, on its deformation, is urged into tight abutment against the rear portion of the gun barrel about the loading space of the gun along a gap between the seating portion and the main portion of the breech mechanism.

Abstract: A radar system comprises a transmitter which essentially continuously transmits a modulated carrier wave signal and a receiver for receiving the carrier wave signal reflected at an object (echo signal). The carrier wave signal is modulated with a code-generating signal whose code frequency is determined for the range resolution of the radar. The code-generating signal is such that one bit in the code has a duration which is several times longer than the period of the carrier wave signal and several bits of the code form a block which is obtained by modulation of a carrier wave with constant frequency. The frequency of the carrier wave is changed between blocks so that the transmitter sends a block with a carrier wave frequency which is different from the carrier wave frequency or frequencies which the receiver is set up to receive. The receiver stores the transmitted code and correlates it with the received signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the roll position of a spinning projectile with the aid of polarized electro-magnetic radiation comprises a transmitter for emitting polarized radiation in a direction towards the projectile and a polarization-sensitive receiver disposed in the projectile for receiving the polarized radiation. The polarized radiation emitted from the transmitter has an asymmetric wave-form which is formed by superimposing at least two mutually phase-interlocked radiation components of the wavelength relationship of 2:1 and/or multiples thereof, and the polarization-sensitive receiver includes a single receiver antenna.

Abstract: A subwarhead adapted for separation from a missile, for example a carrier shell or the like, over a target area comprises an active part, a target detector and an arrangement which imparts a rotation to the subwarhead for scanning of the target area in a helical pattern during the descent of the subwarhead towards the target area, the target detector being arranged displaceably in order to allow a free view at the side of the active part. Two diametrically situated aerofoils are pivotable, each on its own shaft situated in a plane which is at right angles to the axis of symmetry of the active part, from a folded position, in which the aerofoils connect with the outer surface of the subwarhead, to a position folded out by 90.degree., in which the two aerofoils form a braking area for controlling the rate of descent of the subwarhead.

Abstract: A device used especially in a large caliber weapon for controlling the train of motion of an ammunition unit during the ramming thereof in the weapon, and of the case of the ammunition unit on firing of the gun includes an impact arrangement which upon ramming of the ammunition unit enter into interaction with and retard the ammunition unit. An energy storing device is chargeable through the impact with kinetic energy existing in the retarding ammunition unit. In response to energy transmitted from the energy storing device the closing of the breech block is activated. The breech block in the closed position retains the case of the ammunition unit during the firing and during a predetermined portion of the rearwardly directed movement in the gun effected on firing. The impact arrangement includes an impact member interactable with a flange on the case and displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the gun, and an impact spring means interactable with the impact member and with an impact piston.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing rapid cross-ignition of preferably elongate powder or pyrotechnic charges, such as the propellant charges in impulse motors for correcting the trajectory of shells, rockets and missiles. The cross-ignition is produced by initiation of an elongate, extremely fast-burning or detonating primer charge with an extremely low explosive force which has been arranged in contact with at least part of the periphery of the propellant charge. The primer charge forms a tube whose cross-ignition effect is advantageously complemented by an inner, slower burning powder core which is combusted with deflagration.

Abstract: A connector incorporates an apparatus for facilitating entry and exit of the cable leads of the connector. The apparatus includes a hood-shaped member with a top portion which is provided with one or more socket-shaped transition members for the cable leads. The top portion consists of at least two combinable modular elements. These include one or more plate-like parts, each provided with its transition member, and one or more plate-like parts without transition members. The modular elements are connectable with the aid of tongues and grooves provided in the modular elements and the side portion of the hood-shaped member.

Abstract: A subwarhead which is adapted to be separated from a missile over a target area comprises an active part, a target detector and an aerofoil, the target detector and the aerofoil being pivotably mounted each on its own bearing shaft parallel with the line of symmetry of the active part in order to allow pivoting out of the target detector and of the aerofoil from a folded position to an unfolded position at the side of the active part in order to allow a controlled movement of scanning of the target area. Both the target detector and the aerofoil are provided with one or more displaceably arranged additional aerofoils for the purpose of increasing the braking area of the subwarhead in order to reduce the descent rate.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a primer for igniting a propellant charge of an ammunition unit which includes a cartridge case, a shell located in the forward end of the cartridge case, a tracer cartridge secured to the rear surface of the shell, a propellant charge in the cartridge case, a primer having an elongate primer tube extending in the case through the propellant charge and a space defined in the longitudinal direction of the case between the tracer cartridge and the primer tube. The apparatus comprises a sleeve member having a first end portion mounted onto a forward end of the primer tube and a second end portion adapted to be applied over the tracer cartridge and a partition member provided inside the sleeve member intermediate the end portions for preventing displacement of the sleeve member with respect to the primer tube and therefore preventing collision between the tracer cartridge and the primer tube.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the loading and automatic firing in a weapon of an ammunition unit provided with a sabot without consequential deterioration of the ballistics of the ammunition unit. The apparatus comprises a unit consisting of a number of prismatic or cuneiform elements which together form a rotationally symmetrical body with an external surface. This surface is truncated or curved and flares rearwardly from its leading portion. The apparatus also comprises an enclosing device for enclosing these elements at the trailing portions of the body, and unifying the elements on loading of the ammunition unit into the barrel of the weapon. The enclosing device also encloses the leading portions of the sabot. This device is arranged to burst on movement of the ammunition unit in the barrel.

Abstract: A tank with an overlying gun which is mounted in a cradle disposed on the crew turret also includes a loading pendulum which is disposed on a journal ring and pivotal in relation to the crew turret. The loading pendulum and the gun are asymmetrically journalled, such that the positions of the gun and the loading pendulum are dependent upon the elevation/depression of the gun. The gun is longitudinally/vertically displaced in the plane of elevation on elevation/depression. This is achieved in that the cradle is retractably disposed in the plane of elevation with the aid of a member determining the degree of retraction of the gun and may be elevated/depressed about an abutment pivotally mounted between the revolving portion, or turret, and the gun. The abutment is movable in the plane of elevation. The abutment and the cradle are adapted in the different elevations/depressions, to adjust the position of the breech of the gun to the pivotal movement of the loading pendulum about its pivotal center.

Abstract: A mine assembly comprises at least one charge module having a cylindrical shape, and an upper and lower circular surface end. An activating module for detonating the at least one charge module is operatively connected thereto. The activating module has at least a lower cylindrical end and interconnecting means provided at the upper circular end of the charge module. The interconnecting means includes a ring-shaped element having an inner diameter which corresponds to an outer diameter of the lower end of the activating module and to a diameter of other charge modules. The ring-shaped element forms an upwardly extending projection along the circular upper end surface of the charge module to provide a space thereon adapted for receiving a cylindrical end of one of the modules.

Abstract: A loading device for large-caliber weapons allows for firing with rounds consisting of different types of projectiles and charges/cartridges of different sizes which are combinable with the projectiles upon being loaded into the weapon. The projectiles are placed in a first magazine at which a first transfer device is disposed. This first transfer device transfers each respective projectile to the axis of the bore of the weapon so as to make possible the interaction of the projectile with a ramming device which rams home each respective projectile placed in the axis of the bore. The charges/cartridges are placed in a second magazine at which second transfer devices are disposed, for transferring each respective charge/cartridge to a defined position behind the associated projectile rammed home by the ramming device.

Abstract: A tank (1) is designed with an overlying gun (3) and a crew turret (2). The traverse movements of the gun and the crew turret are coordinated. A complete ammunition handling system (9, 11) for reserve ammunition (10) is provided ancillary to the standard feeding and loading system. The reserve system includes an ammunition tube which is guided by a linkage system (9) between a rest position and a position in an extension of the bore axis (5). The ammunition tube is provided with its own ramming means (11a). At a predetermined traverse position for the gun and the crew turret, reserve ammunition may be transferred to the system when this assumes an initial position. The reserve system may be actuated in a per se known manner so that the ammunition tube assumes a position in association with the breech, where the ammunition unit may be longitudinally displaced into the gun with the aid of the above-mentioned ramming means (11a).

Abstract: A tank features magazines which hold ammunition units (3a, 3b) of different types. The feeding path includes discharge devices for discharging the ammunition units from the magazines, and a turntable (8) for receiving each respective ammunition unit discharged from the magazines and turning the ammunition unit to a traverse direction which coincides with a preset traverse direction for the gun of the tank. There are further included means for transferring each respective ammunition unit from the turntable to the ramming position in the gun. The turntable is provided with two carrier units (8a, 8b) for ammunition units. The carrier units are alternatingly movable into and out of the feeding path for the ammunition units. On feeding of the first type of ammunition unit (3a), the first unit operates in the feeding path, while the second unit is located outside the feeding path where it carries an ammunition unit (3b) of the second type.

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: The disclosure relates to a pyrotechnical delay charge which may be mixed in water, comprising4-17% by weight of boron (B)0-17% by weight of zirconium (Zr), titanium (Ti) and/or zirconium-nickel alloys10-35% by weight of titanium dioxide (TiO.sub.2)40-65% by weight of tin dioxide (SnO.sub.2), and0.5-10% by weight of chlorinated rubberand possibly up to 3% by weight of an aqueous dispersible acrylate binder.The chlorinated rubber component is a particularly characteristic feature of this pyrotechnical charge and is included as a phlegmatization and burning rate reducing agent.

Abstract: In an armor piercing explosive shell of the kind which comprises a hollow charge and an impact contact member placed in the nose cone of the shell to provide electrical contact for initiation of the hollow charge upon impact of the shell against the target, the nose cone of the shell is provided with a reinforced tip for mechanical penetration of the active armor and the impact contact member does not extend all the way to the tip but positioned behind an inner shoulder made in the wall of the nose cone to improve the penetrative performance of the shell against targets protected by active armor.

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.