Abstract: A method for correcting a trajectory of a projectile is provided, in that a laser beam is guide or rotated around a center of the instantaneous target course of a projectile in such a way that the projectile itself detects a divergence thereof and subsequently carries our a selfcorrection. A first laser beam is emitted over a certain region around the target course of the projectile that can at about the same time initiate a start of a timing process. A further rotating laser beam having a fixed rotational frequency ? can be simultaneously positioned around the region. Via the second laser beam, the projectile recognizes a divergence thereof from the target course and initiates a correction based on the determined divergence, whereby a magnitude thereof is then used to effect the timed initiation of the correction. Thus, delays in the release are implemented in the projectile.

Abstract: A method for correcting a trajectory of a projectile is provided, in that a laser beam is guide or rotated around a center of the instantaneous target course of a projectile in such a way that the projectile itself detects a divergence thereof and subsequently carries our a selfcorrection. A first laser beam is emitted over a certain region around the target course of the projectile that can at about the same time initiate a start of a timing process. A further rotating laser beam having a fixed rotational frequency ? can be simultaneously positioned around the region. Via the second laser beam, the projectile recognizes a divergence thereof from the target course and initiates a correction based on the determined divergence, whereby a magnitude thereof is then used to effect the timed initiation of the correction. Thus, delays in the release are implemented in the projectile.

Abstract: A method for correcting a trajectory of terminally guided ammunition is provided. In order to achieve a high probability of hits, in particular when firing in bursts (continuous fire, rapid single shot fire), it is provided that every individual ammunition is addressed separately. The “imprinting” is performed based on the beam rider guidance principle of terminally guided ammunition. Every individual ammunition reads only the guidance beam identified for this ammunition and can, using additional information, determine its absolute roll attitude in space in order to achieve the proper triggering of the correcting propulsion unit.

Abstract: A method for correcting a trajectory of terminally guided ammunition is provided. In order to achieve a high probability of hits, in particular when firing in bursts (continuous fire, rapid single shot fire), it is provided that every individual ammunition is addressed separately. The “imprinting” is performed based on the beam rider guidance principle of terminally guided ammunition. Every individual ammunition reads only the guidance beam identified for this ammunition and can, using additional information, determine its absolute roll attitude in space in order to achieve the proper triggering of the correcting propulsion unit.

Abstract: To avoid mechanical and thermodynamic wear of a programming system, a microwave transmitter, preferably operating in the GHz range, is integrated in the system, while at the same time the advantages of measurement of the muzzle velocity and of a current compensated fuse setting are preserved. The microwave transmitter transmits the current fuse setting, for example, as determined by a fire control computer, to the ammunition, e.g., a projectile. A direct measurement of the actual muzzle velocity itself can be dispensed with, since the real muzzle velocity is determined by the current flight velocity information of the projectile, i.e., it is extrapolated back from this. On the basis of this current projectile velocity, the ignition time, which was preset with the ignition time of the projectile using a standard muzzle velocity, is corrected and used as the current fuse set time.

Abstract: In a method for determining the roll attitude of a rolling flying object having a radio receiver, in particular for guiding a ballistic flying projectile/rocket having roll compensation, the aim is to determine a line of sight between a transmitting source and the antenna and to determine the roll attitude therefrom.

Abstract: A fin stabilized subammunition body including a target detection device and being ejectable in a target area from a spin stabilized artillery carrier projectile. The target detection device includes a fixed sensor for detecting a target and producing target signals representing characteristics of the detected target, a reference platform for producing inertial reference signals, and a controller connected to the fixed sensor and the reference platform for producing drive control signals for selectively actuating a plurality of microreaction drive mechanisms arranged for producing transverse acceleration forces for aligning the body with a detected target.

Abstract: A directional mine for combatting armored vehicles includes a projectile having a propelling device and a warhead; a support structure positioning the projectile prior to launching the projectile therefrom and electric circuitry for serving the projectile. There is further provided an arming unit including a battery, and an igniter accommodated in a housing insertable into and removable from the support structure; an ejector for pushing the housing out of the support structure; a locking device for retaining the housing in the inserted position and for preventing the ejector from becoming effective; a timer for placing the locking device in a releasing state after a predetermined period for allowing the ejector to push the housing outwardly; and electrical contacts mounted in the support structure and on the housing. Respective contacts are in engagement with one another in the inserted position of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple purpose warhead which is provided with a spike-forming cladding, with projectile-forming layers and with preshaped splinters, respectively splinter layers. For the simultaneous combatting of hard and semi-hard material targets as well as soft targets the impact precision, the penetration capacity and thereby the effectiveness of the multiple purpose warhead is increased relative to the multiple purpose warheads of the state of the art.The multiple purpose warhead of this invention includes within a multiple purpose warhead casing 7 at least three effective parts 1, 2, 3. This arrangement achieves optimum, however, different, target effectiveness and a separate dosable explosive charge 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 corresponding to the different target requirements by providing corresponding different claddings for each effective part. There is provided between a first effective part formed as a hollow charge 6.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor-carrier which is transported by a useful load projectile to a predetermined target region which may be inaccessible and is set down in said region. For the purpose of avoiding damaging the sensitive sensor, the latter is, together with the sensor support, compactly mounted in a folded retracted condition in a rugged housing and is automatically projected out of the housing in an erected, extended position when the sensor-carrier is set down and the housing is opened. The sensor support consists of a plurality of rotationally symmetrical support members which are strung on a steel cable in a manner similar to a pearl necklace. The steel cable is surrounded by a sheathing and is connected via a disc to a coil spring for tensioning the steel cable. The sensor-carrier serves to position the sensor in an elevated position over the ground surface for improving its sensing and transmitting capabilities.

Abstract: Missile head to be released in an airplane cargo drop or from a flying body. The missile head has a target-sensor having a transmitter, a receiver, an antenna and an explosive charge ignitable by a target location signal. In order not to interfere with the function of the explosive charge, it is best that the antenna be located in front of the target-sensor with respect to the flight direction, while the target-sensor is located behind the explosive charge with respect to the flight direction. The connection between the antenna and the target-sensor is provided by a wave carrier filled with explosives.

Abstract: A process for controlling the flight attitude of a flying body and/or the activation of a useful live load on a flying body and the arrangement for carrying out the process. At least one receiving-emitting-unit for emitting and receiving energy in the form of ultra soundwaves is first emitted in bundled form from the unit and then reflected from the region immediately adjoining the flying body, for example, the ground surface, and received by the unit, whereupon the soundwaves are converted into electrical signals. By means of time lapse measurements of the emitted and reflected soundwaves there can, for example, be measured the distance of the flying body from the ground. If the flying body deviates from a predetermined flight path, control surfaces for correcting the flight path are adjusted by control means. Moreover, by means of the receiving-emitting-unit and via the control means a useful live load can be activated.