Abstract: A munition article (11) is to be provided with an antenna (18) which, by virtue of a characteristic which is uniform all around, permits interference-free reception of items of satellite navigation information, even if in the manner of an artillery projectile (12) it is fired with spin along an elongate ballistic trajectory, so that a tail antenna with a spherical characteristic does not allow the expectation of good reception factors in relation to navigation satellites which are as high as possible above the horizon.

Abstract: In order to perceptibly reduce the inevitable trajectory scatter or spread of ballistically fired projectiles in the target area without the technological expenditure involved in automatic target-seeking control, and in order thereby substantially to improve the level of target hit accuracy, the minimum trajectory path is laid through the previously ascertained target position, having regard to the error budget of the weapon and the external influencing parameters to be expected so that all real trajectories up to the maximum trajectory of that overall error budget are behind the target position. The descent of the projectile into the target area is then shortened from the real trajectory to the minimum trajectory, that is to say towards the target position.

Abstract: In the case of a deformable mirror (11) with a mirror plate (13) which is in glass form in particular for high laser frequencies and an axial actuator (20) which concentrically engages the rear side of the mirror surface (17)—with a reduced actuator stroke movement for the same dome-like configuration height—the dome configuration of the convex curvature of the mirror surface (17) is now of larger area and at the same time better approximated to the desirable sphere if, instead of the central application of force, the arrangement provides for decentral application of force at diametrally opposite locations. For that purpose the actuator (20) operates on a ring (25) which is disposed behind the mirror plate 13 and which is preferably integral with the mirror plate (13).

Abstract: Described is a rudder blade mounting arrangement (10) for a missile comprising a rudder blade (12) and a mounting element (16) for the rudder blade. The rudder blade (12) is displaceable about a rudder blade axis member (36) of the mounting element (16) between a retracted inactive position and a deployed active position. The rudder blade foot (14) of the rudder blade (12) is connected in positively locking relationship to the rudder blade axis member (36) in such a way that, in the deployed active position of the rudder blade (12), the rudder blade foot (14) is forced against a front face (62) of a side portion (24) of the mounting element (16).

Abstract: A munition article is to be provided with an antenna which, by virtue of a characteristic which is uniform all around, permits interference-free reception of items of satellite navigation information, even if in the manner of an artillery projectile it is fired with spin along an elongate ballistic trajectory, so that a tail antenna with a spherical characteristic does not allow the expectation of good reception factors in relation to navigation satellites which are as high as possible above the horizon. Therefore the tip (10) of the fuse tip (11) of the projectile is equipped with a dipole satellite antenna which faces in the direction of flight. Connected to the dipole (13) which is arranged concentrically with respect to the longitudinal axis (14) of the projectile are symmetrically disposed conductor portions (15) which rest with a close fit in recesses (19) in the ballistic cap (12).

Abstract: A munition article (11) is to be provided with an antenna (18) which, by virtue of a characteristic which is uniform all around, permits interference-free reception of items of satellite navigation information, even if in the manner of an artillery projectile (12) it is fired with spin along an elongate ballistic trajectory, so that a tail antenna with a spherical characteristic does not allow the expectation of good reception factors in relation to navigation satellites which are as high as possible above the horizon.

Abstract: An explosive having cavities (16) is proposed for a pyrotechnic impact fuse (100) for high explosive shells (1). The sensitivity of the explosive lies in the class of secondary explosives, due to the cavities (16). Mechanical safety means can therefore be eliminated.

Abstract: Described is an optronic fuse device (10) for a flying object such as a drone, a rocket or an aircraft, comprising a sensor window (14) which is provided for its optical arrangement (12) and with which is associated an air deflection device (16) in order to keep the air flow of the flying object in flight away from the sensor window (14) and to deflect it past the sensor window (14) and in that way to prevent fouling and/or icing of the sensor window during the mission of the flying object.

Abstract: In a fuse-less shell (10) with a so-called pyrotechnic impact fuse bore safety and safety in front of the bore are achieved by a spring-supported ball (43) in a central bore (72) in a valve body (65). The valve body (65) separates an explosive charge (60) at the shell side from an impact-sensitive firing charge (28). The firing charge (28) is disposed within a shell cap (24) and surrounds a projection (30), which acts as an anvil, of the valve body (65).

Abstract: Described is a method of adjusting the sensitivity of an optronic fuse, using an intelligent optronic fuse having a digitally programmable amplification device which is loaded with a basic operating software to set a medium gain factor. The optronic fuse is then set in operation for the adjustment procedure. In that situation the sensitivity achieved is measured. The ideal reference gain of the amplification device is calculated from the measured sensitivity value. The amplification device is then programmed with the appropriate reference gain.

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: Described is a method of adjusting the sensitivity of and stabilising an optronic fuse system which has a controller and as the receiver an avalanche photodiode (APD). In order to avoid adjustment of an analog electronic system with potentiometers, laser trimming or individual resistor fitment, the controller ascertains the temperature of the APD and regulates the bias voltage of the APD in such a way that the sensitivity of the APD corresponds to its reference sensitivity at any temperature.

Abstract: A spin-stabilized artillery projectile (11) can be easily subsequently fitted with an axially symmetrical aerodynamic braking device for reducing the ballistic trajectory if the tip (14) which is equipped with the fuse (13) and which is easily removable from the projectile body (12) is equipped at approximately half its height with flap-shaped sectors (24) which are pivotably mounted in such a way that they can be pivotably extended and which in their launch position fit snugly into the conical peripheral surface of the tip (14) and in the operative position are pivotably extended to form a radial ring which is closed or which has gaps.

Abstract: In an adjusting apparatus for control surfaces of a missile the control surfaces 2, 3 are displaceable by adjusting motors 5, 6 by way of thrust spindles 15. To afford a compact structure and a low weight the stators 7 of the adjusting motors 5, 6 are arranged directly in a carrier housing 4 and the thrust spindle 15 engages into a female thread 14 of the motor shaft 9.