Abstract: The invention relates to an axial piston pump having a swash-plate type construction, in particular for hydraulic systems, comprising a cylinder drum (3) which can be rotationally driven about a rotational axis (7) in a pump housing (1) and in which pistons (9) are arranged in an axially displaceable manner, supporting by means of the actuation end thereof (11) which is accessible from the outside of the cylinder drum (3), at least indirectly a awash plate (15), said swash plate can be pivoted by means of an adjusting device (21) to the desired angles of inclination with respect to the rotational axis (7) for adjusting, the stroke, of the piston (9) and also the fluid system pressure generated thereby.