Abstract: A vehicle, in particular a tank, having a turret, on which a gun having a large-calibre gun barrel is secured, and comprising an auto-loader positioned behind the turret, via which auto-loader ammunition can be automatically supplied to the gun barrel. In order to achieve simplified automatic loading of the gun barrel with ammunition, the auto-loader is replaceably secured on the outside of the turret as a separate, modular unit. A magazine located in the auto-loader for receiving the ammunition can also be designed as an interchangeable magazine that can be replaced. An electronic system of the auto-loader is housed in the vehicle, specifically in the turret. The selection of ammunition in the auto-loader and the conveying out of the auto-loader are carried out via at least one mechanical interface, e.g. a power take-off, between the turret and the auto-loader.

Abstract: The invention relates to a percussion fuse having an active sensor, which generates a sensor voltage, having a filter circuit consisting of a high pass and at least one low pass, in order to be able to adjust dynamic percussion characteristics. The invention further relates to an operating state switch, which can transition the percussion fuse into one of two operating states, specifically into an activated and a deactivated operating state. To this end, the operating state switch is switched into one of the two operating states by means of a safety voltage. In the active operating state, the sensor voltage is supplied directly to the threshold value switch and in the deactivated operating state, the sensor voltage is held below the threshold value of the threshold value switch by an input limiter.

Abstract: An electronic securing device for an electronic load with an energy supply is provided, which can supply the securing device and the load with energy when an input signal is applied for a corresponding time, wherein the electronic securing device has a time delay, which ensures that only signals of a predetermined minimum duration are detected as a signal. The electronic securing device also has a programmable logic, which comprises the time control, and by way of which an operating switch can also be switched on. The programmable logic switches the energy supply to the load for a certain time and switch off again after the time has elapsed. The switching of the energy to the load takes place via a power switch. The switching off of the logic takes place via a first logic switch, which in turn can switch the operating switch and thereby deactivate the logic.

Abstract: A method is proposed for protecting a vehicle (2) from a threat (3), in which the threat (3) is recognized as such, preferably classified and a countermeasure (11) is implemented against the threat (3). For this purpose, a new overall situation resulting therefrom, consisting at least of a new wind direction and wind speed, as well as the direction of the threat and the threat distance, is calculated for every change of course and voyage. The calculated course and journey changes are displayed, in which a countermeasure to protect the vehicle can still be successfully implemented. The calculation takes into account at least wind data, threat type and threat direction. Furthermore, at least the vehicle's own data should be taken into account.

Abstract: A device for combining at least two input laser beams having different spectral components. At least one pre-compensation unit for the at least two input laser beams has a diffractive optical unit which expands the input laser beam into an intermediate beam bundle in which the spectral components are spatially arranged so as to be adjacent to one another with increasing wavelength. A combination unit has at least a first diffractive optical element and a second diffractive optical element, the combination unit being aligned with the pre-compensation unit in such a way that the first diffractive optical element converts an intermediate beam bundle into a convergent beam bundle having a beam waist, the beam waist lying on the second diffractive element, and the second diffractive optical element being designed in this way that all incident spectral components are diffracted in a common radiation direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for venting or supplying air to a room, said room being delimited by walls. The room is completely surrounded by the walls and has a ventilation system for supplying an airflow in order to exchange the air in the room with the air outside of the room. For this purpose, the closed room is interrupted by an opening through which the airflow can enter or exit the room. The opening is then covered by at least three perforated plates, wherein the perforated plates are arranged in a layered manner relative to one another, and the perforated plates have two different degrees of hardness.

Abstract: For an externally powered weapon, in particular a machine weapon and a machine gun, having at least one barrel, a recoil intensifier at the front end of the barrel is proposed to intensify a weapon return of the returning masses of the weapon and to generate and intensify a signal for monitoring, in particular functionally monitoring, the weapon. The recoil intensifier is of a flared form. The signal intensified by the intensification is used for example for counting the number of shots fired, initiating an emergency stop function, etc. Depending on the further use, the mechanically intensified signal may be converted into an electrical signal.

Abstract: A vehicle system having a driving module, at least one mission module and at least one container. The driving module has a receptacle which can receive at least one aforementioned mission module. As a result of the receiving possibility, various mission modules can be received, depending on requirement. Thus, the mission is built up modularly in the same driving module. The container is configured to be box-shaped and closed on all sides by walls, with the exception of the top. Furthermore, the mission module is configured to be open on all sides, with the exception of the top, and the top of the mission module is designed to be closed by a wall. As a result, a modular mission module is produced, which can optionally be received in a container or in the receptacle in the driving module.

Abstract: A vehicle having a chassis and at least one add-on system. The add-on system is arranged on the vehicle. Furthermore, at least one movable wall and/or panel is arranged on the vehicle. In this case the add-on system as well as the movable wall and/or panel can assume an operating position and a rest position, wherein in the rest position the add-on system is completely concealed by the movable wall and/or panel. In the rest position the movable wall and/or panel is inserted into the contour of the vehicle in such a way that a continuously closed contour is present on the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decoy (3) for protecting a fast aircraft (1) against an incoming threat (2), wherein said decoy is non-driven. The decoy (3) has a squib (6) on one end and a molded body (11) on the opening side. If the decoy (3) has an active material container (8), the squib (6) can be attached to the end side thereof and the molded body (11) attached to the opening side thereof. The squib (6) contains a propellant, which is converted into a drive energy. The molded body (11) is heavier than the decoy (3) without the molded body (11) and has the task of preventing the separating of the molded body (3) to the rear. In addition, the molded body (11) should be at least 1.0-1.5 times heavier than the decoy itself. Advantageously, however, the molded body (11) is twice as heavy.

Abstract: A vehicle, in particular a tank, having a turret, on which a gun having a large-calibre gun barrel is secured, and comprising an auto-loader positioned behind the turret, via which auto-loader ammunition can be automatically supplied to the gun barrel. In order to achieve simplified automatic loading of the gun barrel with ammunition, without impairing the survival capabilities of the crew as a result, the auto-loader is replaceably secured on the outside of the turret as a separate, modular unit. A magazine located in the auto-loader for receiving the ammunition can also be designed as an interchangeable magazine that can be replaced. An electronic system of the auto-loader is housed in the vehicle, specifically in the turret. The selection of ammunition in the auto-loader and the conveying out of the auto-loader are carried out via at least one mechanical interface, e.g. a power take-off, between the turret and the auto-loader.

Abstract: In order to provide an economical method for producing a weapon barrel, in which a considerable plasticisation of the barrel inner wall and thus of the twist profile is avoided when armour-piercing ammunition is shot, in particular in the case of an intense firing sequence, it is proposed not to introduce the twist profile of the weapon barrel into a barrel blank, the material of which has its end strength already as a result of hardening and tempering, but has a lower strength level (approximately 800-1000 MPa). Only once the twist profile has been formed by extrusion or hammering is the steel hardened and tempered to a predefined strength value >1000 MPa, and is the barrel blank that is provided with the twist profile mechanically processed further.

Abstract: A stun grenade for individual adjustment and situation-dependent adaptation of the number of active masses in situ. A switch mechanism is built into the stun grenade, enabling the simultaneous activation of different chambers inside the stun grenade in order to adjust the effect. The switch mechanism is formed by a tube and peripherally integrated boreholes and grooves. A different number of the chambers in the stun grenade is activated by the switch mechanism, thereby increasing or decreasing the active power.

Abstract: A spin-stabilized artillery projectile having at least one driving band and at least one obturator, wherein the driving band contains at least one compensating groove, and wherein the at least one obturator is arranged in the compensating groove of the driving band. The cross-section of the compensating groove, is preferably trapezoidal, but can also be rectangular or square. As a result, a complete detachment of the obturator is achieved and residues are avoided.

Abstract: A device for a ventilation system. An air-conditioning unit comprising a rear wall is arranged such that it is oriented, with the rear wall thereof, towards the module or space to be ventilated such that it is to be reached from said module or space. An interface for air output is arranged on the rear wall, said interface being divided into a plurality of air output points. Said air output points are arranged in different positions on the rear wall. Since all of the air output points do not need to be used, a controller for controlling the air output, which can prevent or enable the air output at the air output points, are associated with the air output points.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination mortar weapon (1) with a base (4) and mortar barrel (12). A frame (7) with a receiving area (8) for receiving an additional base (10) is attached to the base (4). The base (4) belongs to a standard mortar (2) and the additional base (10) belongs to a commando mortar (3). The mortar barrel (12) is secured to the additional base (10) of the commando mortar (3). The mortar barrel (12) is used by the standard mortar (2) and by the commando mortar (3). The connection between the base (4) of the standard mortar (2) and the base (10) of the commando motor (3) is produced at least by a rapid-action closure (11). The frame (7) comprises an arm (13), to which a monopod (14) is attached as the support device and for the purpose of elevating the mortar barrel (12).

Abstract: An irritation member having a housing, wherein the housing has a front side and a rear side, as well as lateral surfaces connecting the front side and the rear side. The front side and rear side are larger than the lateral surfaces, thereby producing a parallelepipedal housing. The irritation member has blow-out openings on the lateral surfaces and an actuation element that is provided in a recess of the housing. In the event of non-actuation, the actuation element is thereby received in the recess of the housing and thus does not increase the size of the housing. As a result, the irritation member does not look like a conventional irritation member.

Abstract: A fragment-free propulsion of a cartridge-type ammunition, including a propellant casing and a high-pressure chamber, wherein the high-pressure chamber accommodates a propellant powder and, in the bottom region, a primer, having at least one overflow bore. To avoid fragments, a membrane, which separates the high-pressure chamber and a low-pressure chamber from one another and which does not tear to connect the high-pressure chamber to the low-pressure chamber when pressure is built up but instead is bent, is embedded in the high-pressure chamber. For this purpose, the high-pressure chamber additionally has a cap, the membrane, and a body. The membrane is embedded in the body and is secured by the cap. In addition, the membrane covers a gap that is formed by an outer diameter of the cap and an inner diameter of the body, and into which the membrane is bent when pressure is built up.

Abstract: A sabot in which bionic structures are provided. The structures are generated or created by way of an additive manufacturing process during the manufacture of the sabot in a defined manner with respect to size, shape and/or volume and in a targeted manner with respect to the local and quantitative embedding in the sabot.

Abstract: A hand grenade for producing smoke, having a housing provided with outflow openings for the smoke to be produced. The hand grenade also has a fuse head having an igniter for igniting the hand grenade and an ignition and delay line. An active charge can be ignited via the fuse head and the ignition and delay line, creating a carrier gas in the housing. An effect region is also provided in the hand grenade, by means of which at least one effect module of the hand grenade can be supplied. The effect module contains an active ingredient that can be converted into its gaseous state of aggregation by the action of heat and can flow out of the outflow openings with the carrier gas.