Abstract: A method for shot pattern selection when combating targets with an impact system includes estimating the position of the target, estimating the speed of the target, categorizing the type of target, selecting the type of shot pattern, and firing projectiles based on the selected shot pattern. A fire-control system and an impact system are also provided.

Abstract: A projectile including with an obturator ring and intended to be fired from a weapon system with a barrel, where the obturator ring is arranged with at least one obturator segment arranged with at least one slot, where at least one obturator segment is held together and retained in the projectile by means of an annular gasket attached to at least one obturator segment.

Abstract: A method for simultaneous blasting of projectiles includes i.) calculating the position of the target, ii.) estimating the target's position, iii.) firing a first projectile at the target, iv.) firing a second projectile at the target, v.) braking the first projectile with a braking device arranged in the projectile, and vi.) detonating the projectiles in a coordinated fashion based on an initiation signal. A fire-control system for directing fire against a target comprising at least one sensor, in order to measure the position of the target as a function of time, and a combat system including a firing device are also provided.

Abstract: A projectile for short firing ranges includes as a cylinder with a nose having a substantially flat surface arranged with a threaded socket allowing for the arrangement of, for example, a fuze a rear section designed with a substantially flat surface, as well as a projectile body arranged with energetic material enclosed by a casing.

Abstract: A projectile for launching from a launching device with a propellant charge in a barrel is arranged with a cross-section in the shape of a curve of constant width.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a muzzle brake for a barrel includes designing a capsule assembly including a cavity, arranging powder in the cavity in the capsule assembly, pressing the powder so that the powder and capsule assembly are joined together, and removing excess material that covers the opening for outgoing gas flows. A muzzle brake, a firing barrel and a firing device are also provided.

Abstract: A method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target includes at least one model of a warhead where the model of the warhead is adapted so that the weapon effect of the warhead is simulated as a volume. A method for simulating weapon effect against a specific target including at least one model of a warhead and a computer program product is also provided.

Abstract: A method for simultaneous blasting of projectiles includes i.) calculating the position of the target, ii.) estimating the target's position, iii.) firing a first projectile at the target, iv.) firing a second projectile at the target, v.) braking the first projectile with a braking device arranged in the projectile, and vi.) detonating the projectiles in a coordinated fashion based on an initiation signal. A fire-control system for directing fire against a target comprising at least one sensor, in order to measure the position of the target as a function of time, and a combat system including a firing device are also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a warhead component including an inner shell. The method includes arranging a first casing of a thermoplastic to enclose the inner shell, arranging pre-formed projectiles between the first casing of thermoplastic and the inner shell, and heat-treating the first casing so that the first casing shrinks and fixes the pre-formed projectiles to the inner shell. A warhead, a projectile, and a bomb are also provided.

Abstract: A projectile is arranged with antenna, where the projectile is intended for launch in a launch device with a propellant charge in a barrel, where the projectile is arranged with an antenna in the rear edge of the projectile, and where the antenna is arranged behind any of or a combination of: i. a protective cap which protects the antenna during the ejection phase in the barrel and which is removed when the projectile has left the barrel; and ii. a protection in the form of a molding compound arranged to protect the antenna.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a component for a warhead, wherein the method involves the steps: i.) an inner shell is arranged on a tool, ii.) preshaped projectiles are arranged on the inner shell, iii.) powder is arranged to enclose the preshaped projectiles, iv.) the powder is pressed such that the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell are joined together, v.) the tool is removed from the component formed from the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell. A warhead and a projectile are also provided.

Abstract: A projectile for launching from a launching device with a propellant charge in a barrel is arranged with a cross-section in the shape of a curve of constant width.

Abstract: A barrel for a launching device for launching projectiles with a propellant charge is arranged with a cross-section in the form of a curve of constant width. A launching device and a method for firing a rotation-stabilized projectile from a barrel are also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a warhead component including an inner shell. The method includes arranging a first casing of a thermoplastic to enclose the inner shell, arranging pre-formed projectiles between the first casing of thermoplastic and the inner shell, and heat-treating the first casing so that the first casing shrinks and fixes the pre-formed projectiles to the inner shell. A warhead, a projectile, and a bomb are also provided.

Abstract: A projectile is outfitted with a target finder and is intended to be fired from a launching device and includes one or several brake flaps where the brake flaps, after being extended, cause the projectile to be arranged in a controlled oscillating movement. A fuse is also provided.

Abstract: A projectile is outfitted with a target finder and is intended to be fired from a launching device and includes one or several fins where the fins, upon being extended, cause the projectile to be urged into a controlled oscillating movement. A fuse is also provided.

Abstract: A procedure for producing a warhead with controlled fragmentation includes manufacturing an inner shell and filling it with an explosive substance. The procedure further includes providing a net around the outer surface of the inner shell as well as depositing a material on and around the net. A warhead is produced by the procedure and includes an inner shell. A material applied to the warhead comprises weak points for guided fragmentation of the deposited material upon detonation of the warhead.

Abstract: In a brake for detachable arrangement on projectiles, the brake is configured with a surface which is situated in the direction of travel of the projectile, where the surface is larger than a surface given by ?R2-?r2, where R is the outer radius of the brake and r is the inner radius of the brake. A method for braking projectiles is also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for calculating the bursting point of at least one projectile fired at a target object, involving measuring the position of the projectile, estimating the position of the projectile, estimating the speed of the projectile, measuring the position of the target object, estimating the position of the target object, estimating the speed of the target object, calculating optimal bursting points for the projectile based on the estimated position of the projectile, the estimated speed of the projectile, the estimated position of the target object and the estimated speed of the target object, and communicating the bursting points for the projectile to the projectile. A computer program, a computer system, and a weapons system are also provided.

Abstract: A fire control method against aerial targets flying toward a protection object when the position of the protection object is known includes measuring the position of the aerial target, estimating the position of the aerial target, estimating the velocity of the aerial target, predicting the future path of the aerial target from the estimated position of the aerial target and the estimated velocity of the aerial target, and deciding, on the basis of the predicted path, whether the aerial target i.) is incoming and thus a threat against the protection object, ii.) is passing by and thus not a threat to the protection object.