Abstract: An Mg material consisting of a matrix with a C long-fiber reinforcement, wherein to improve the strength of the material transversely with respect to the fiber direction the C long fibers are provided with a thin layer, wherein at least one element of the layer material of the thin layer forms a homogeneous chemical reaction layer with the respective C long fiber and wherein the thin layer forms a diffusion barrier so that the local formation of relatively coarse reaction products of alloying elements from the matrix with the C long fibers, which act as crack initiators, is prevented. Uses of the Mg material according to the invention are also described.

Abstract: A penetrator, including a penetrator housing in which there is arranged an explosive charge and an ignition system for the triggering of the explosive charge. The penetrator housing consists of a composite of a steel outer housing and a heavy-metal inner component, whereby the heavy-metal inner component, at predetermined external dimensions of the penetrator, is provided for the reduction of the mass of the steel outer housing and thus leads to an increase in the volume of the explosive charge and correspondingly to an increase in the mass of the explosive charge.

Abstract: A reactive armour module (14) including a sandwich structure (16) which is enclosed by a housing (18) and which is formed by at least one sandwich surface element (20) which is angled in a roof ridge shape and which has an HE-explosive layer portion (40) between a front plate (34) and an intermediate plate (36) and which has a damping layer (42) of elastic material between the intermediate plate (36) and a rear plate (38). Preferably at least two sandwich surface elements (20) which are angled in a roof ridge shape are arranged in mutually superposed relationship turned crosswire relative to each other.

Abstract: In a nanostructured reactive substance and a process for producing the same, intermixing of silicon and oxidizing agent on a nanometer size scale permits virtually direct contact between the fuel and the oxidizing agent, only separated by a barrier layer. After the barrier layer is broken open, fuel and oxidizing agent are spatially directly together and can react, liberating energy. The reactive substance has a high reaction rate in comparison with conventional reactive materials.

Abstract: In a nanostructured reactive substance and a process for producing the same, intermixing of silicon and oxidizing agent on a nanometer size scale permits virtually direct contact between the fuel and the oxidizing agent, only separated by a barrier layer. After the barrier layer is broken open, fuel and oxidizing agent are spatially directly together and can react, liberating energy. The reactive substance has a high reaction rate in comparison with conventional reactive materials.

Abstract: A fuse-less shell (10) with a so-called pyrotechnic impact fuse achieves bore safety and safety in front of the bore by providing a spring-supported ball (43) arranged in a central bore (72) within 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: 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: 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: A fuse-less ballistic explosive projectile (1) with a great fragmentation effect has a secondary explosive (50) with a special structure (75), the secondary explosive detonating upon impact. The secondary explosive (50) surrounds within a projectile cap (24) a conical projection (30) of a penetration core (18). Transmission of the firing effect from the secondary explosive (50) is effected through a central through bore (40) of the penetration core (18) to a large-volume bursting charge (60) arranged in a projectile body (10).

Abstract: A ballistic projectile including a subcaliber-sized penetrator which is coaxially carried in the casing of the projectile, and in which the penetrator additionally carries an explosive charge. The projectile possesses a proximity fuze at its tip which electrically triggers a penetrator-propellent charge which is arranged in the projectile base and which fills the volume of the projectile base, which accelerates the penetrator through a therebetween arranged propellant base, and in which the penetrator additionally possesses an impact detonator.

Abstract: A warhead which may be integrated, for example, in a bazooka, is capable of shooting through a wall protecting an enemy. For that purpose, a tandem charge includes a hollow charge which produces in the wall a firing passage for a follow-up charge. The follow-up charge is in the form of a fragmentation projectile which produces fragments behind the wall.

Abstract: A shaped charge for missiles which are provided for defeating armored vehicles in such a manner that the flight path of the missile is beside, below or above the target. The warhead is ignited at an instant when the missile is either beside, below or above a weakly armored portion of the target. The shaped charge is characterized by a hollow body (liner), which is surrounded by an explosive charge. To compensate for the velocity of the missile, the explosive charge is designed such that the charge axis forms an angle with the axis of the inner counter of the hollow body (liner), and such that sections in planes normal to the axis of the inner liner contour have circular or elliptic cross sections. The liner may be designed in a way that the axes of the inner and the outer contours can be translated with respect to each other and/or inclined by a small angle toward each other. Also the cone angles of the inner and outer contours of the liner may be different.

Abstract: An arrangement for cooling the gun barrel of a combat tank wherein the gun barrel is provided with helical cooling channels on its outer surface, and an insulation layer on at least the inner circumferential surfaces of the cooling channels. This reduces the IR signature of the gun barrel during combat and avoids deformation of the barrel under the influence of radiation from the sun.