Abstract: A rapid-fire weapon has a barrel with a projectile insertable into the barrel, which comprises several sub-projectiles disposed one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the barrel and supporting each other. A propellant charge and an ignition means are provided behind each sub-projectile for the sequential ignition of the propellant charges so that the sub-projectiles are successively ejected from the barrel. The sub-projectiles (4) are firmly connected with each other in the area of the propellant charges (6, 6?) in each case by means of a mechanical connection and the connections have in each case at least one rated break point (7, 7?) which is broken in a defined fashion after the ignition of the respective propellant by the pressure of the propellant gases.

Abstract: A cartridge munition, particularly practice round, includes a cartridge shell (3) and a projectile (2) inserted into it. A propulsion chamber (4) is provided within the cartridge shell that receives a propulsive charge (5) that may be ignited by means of a pyrotechnic igniter (13) and that develops propulsive gases that act on the base (8) of the projectile, driving it out of the cartridge shell. In order to prevent the pyrotechnic igniter from igniting spontaneously, and from igniting the propulsive charge (5) because of the ambient temperature or because of a fire, which would cause the cartridge shell and projectile to be separated and fly apart, it is proposed by the invention to provide exhaust channels (14) between the propulsion chamber and the exterior of the cartridge shell (3) that are filled with a fusible material, particularly a fusible metal (15). The fusible material has a lower melting point than the ignition point of the igniter (13) and of the propulsive charge (5).

Abstract: The cartridged ammunition comprises a projectile (11) and a cartridge case (10) receiving the latter. The cartridge case (10) contains a cartridge (12) limiting a high-pressure space (21) in which a propelling charge (14) is located. The cartridge (12) is surrounded by a low-pressure space (10a) limited by the inside walls of the cartridge case (10) and a part of the base of the projectile (11). At the rear of the projectile (11) a tracer composition (11b) is arranged in a tube (27) which protrudes through the upper wall of the cartridge (12) into the high-pressure space (21). Projectile and cartridge case are interconnected via a rated breaking point (12d). The pressure for expelling the projectile (11) from the cartridge case is supplied by the pressure both in the high-pressure space (21) and in the low-pressure space (10a). Upon expulsion the volume of the high-pressure space (21) is furthermore enlarged when the tracer composition is pulled out thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact fuse (2) having fore-bore safety for a projectile (1), comprising a percussion needle (3) stationary on the fuse and an impact body (4) containing a percussion cap (5) and supported slidingly in the direction of flight, as well as a race for a blocking ball (23) between the impact body and the inner wall of the projectile casing. Which, upon premature impact on an obstacle, is jammed in its race (22) between a shoulder (18, 19, 20) on the inner wall of the casing and a ramp (17) of a groove (14, 15, 16) on the impact body (4), thereby preventing detonation. In order to allow for adjustment of predefined distances for the fore-bore safety, the invention proposes giving the race (22) for the blocking ball (23) a stepped design so that the blocking ball (23) can be jammed at several places within the fuse (2) between shoulders (18, 19, 20) and ramps (17) of different grooves (14, 15, 16).

Abstract: Cartridge ammunition 1 for a grenade pistol includes a casing 10 made, for example, of plastic, the casing having an opening. A projectile 11 disposed in the casing opening and includes a tracer charge and/or delayed-action charge 11b. A primer 13 and a propelling charge 14 the disposed in a cup 12 at the base of casing 10. The cup 12 is composed of two mutually concentric sleeves 12a, and 12b, with the inner sleeve 12b being mounted so as to be slidable in the outer sleeve 12a and extendable in the manner of a telescope. The outer sleeve 12a has a free end section which is provided, with an external thread 100 followed by an annular, predetermined, circumferential break location 12d. The base of projectile 11 includes a sleeve 17 provided with an internal thread which can be screwed onto the outer sleeve 12a of cup 12. A firing channel 12c is provided in the bottom or end wall 12e of the cup-shaped inner sleeve 12b, with such firing channel being oriented toward the tracer and/or delayed-action charge 11b.

Abstract: Cartridge ammunition 1 for a grenade pistol includes a casing 10 made, for example, of plastic, the casing having an opening. A projectile 11 is disposed in the casing opening and includes a tracer charge and/or delayed-action charge 11b. A primer 13 and a propelling charge 14 are disposed in a cup 12 at the base of casing 10. The cup 12 is composed of two mutually concentric sleeves 12a and 12b, with the inner sleeve 12b being mounted so as to be slidable in the outer sleeve 12a and extendable in the manner of a telescope. The outer sleeve 12a has a free end section which is provided with an external thread 100 followed by an annular, predetermined, circumferential break location 12d. The base of projectile 11 includes a sleeve 17 provided with an internal thread which can be screwed onto the outer sleeve 12a of cup 12. A firing channel 12c is provided in the bottom or end wall 12e of the cup-shaped inner sleeve 12b, with such firing channel being oriented toward the tracer and/or delayed-action charge 11b.

Abstract: Cartridged ammunition 1 for a grenade pistol includes a casing 10 made, for example, of plastic, the casing having an opening. A projectile 11 is disposed in the casing opening and includes a tracer charge and/or delayed-action charge 11b. A primer 13 and a propelling charge 14 are disposed in a cup 12 at the base of casing 10. The cup 12 is composed of two mutually concentric sleeves 12a and 12b, with the inner sleeve 12b being mounted so as to be slidable in the outer sleeve 12a and extendable in the manner of a telescope. The outer sleeve 12a has a free end section which is provided with an external thread 100 followed by an annular, predetermined, circumferential break location 12d. The base of projectile 11 includes a sleeve 17 provided with an internal thread which can be screwed onto the outer sleeve 12a of cup 12. A firing channel 12c is provided in the bottom or endwall 12e of the cup-shaped inner sleeve 12b, with such firing channel being oriented toward the tracer and/or delayed-action charge 11b.

Abstract: A propellant charge for the reduction of base eddying or drag of a shell 12 with a centrally disposed ignition conduit and an ignition device for the charge disposed in the conduit. To improve the ignition readiness of the propellant charge, the inner surface of the propellant charge, which surrounds the ignition conduit, is formed so that it conically narrows in the aft direction. Additionally, the inner surface of the propellant charge may be provided with stepped sections. Finally, the ignition conduits disposed in the housing of the ignition device may be disposed at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the propellant charge so that they face the inner surface thereof.

Abstract: An improved smoke canister 1 has a high-pressure proof propellant chamber 20 containing a propellant charge 21, consisting of a reduced-smoke generating powder, which can be ignited electrically by an ignition charge 19. Capillary bores 20b and 20c are provided respectively in both end faces of the propellant chamber 20. When a smoke canister 1 is fired, propellant gases under high pressure exit via the capillary bore 20b into the launcher (not shown), and contribute to the uniform acceleration of the smoke canister 1. This makes it possible to launch heavier smoke canisters. The smoke-generating charge 12 is ignited by means of the second capillary bore 20c.