Abstract: A realistic audio-visual effects generator for simulating anti-tank and a-aircraft missile launching. A pyrotechnic cartridge having disc at one end that ruptures and allows the efflux of the products of combustion to exit through a hole in the breech block which is placed at the muzzle end of the firing chamber. Along with the simulated cartridge discharge is electrical circuitry for determining if the cartridge has been properly chambered.The circuitry acts to prohibit firing should it be determined that incorrect installation has occurred. Upon initiation of firing a conventional laser transmitter is actuated for simulating firing of the weapon.

Abstract: A conventional firearm having a barrel and a removable marksmanship training device which permits target practice without requiring live ammunition. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a radiant energy emitting (e.g. strobe light) replacement unit for a cartridge cylinder of a revolver and an elongated lens tube adapted to be received within the barrel. The lens tube is structured for locking registry with the cylinder such that the radiant energy output from the cylinder replacement unit is transmittable through the lens tube as a narrow beam. The lens tube is also equipped with dual set screws which permit selective vertical and horizontal adjustment of the beam.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulated shooting is disclosed which includes a laser transmitter for directing a laser beam, as a simulated shot, towards a target; a receiver and evaluation device on the target for determining the deviation of the laser beam from the target in terms of magnitude and direction, and an impact indicating device on the target which is controllable by the evaluation device such that pyrotechnic charges are ejected in the determined direction of the deviation of the laser beam from the target and ignited so as to represent the light and smoke phenomena of the impact of a real projectile.

Abstract: An etched plate used to simulate an infrared target for trainees using siated weapons. Selectively etching the plate in a variety of fashions successfully imitates the thermal signature of the simulated target. The simulated weapons are then "fired" at the plate and hits recorded. The plate may be electrically heated.

Abstract: A gun simulator system which is capable of safely simulating any airborne gun. The simulation takes into account not only aircraft approach angle but also preselected range and bullet trajectory. In so doing, the gun simulator system records hits both on the ground and in the aircraft for each pass. In addition, the simulator system is readily adaptable for use with already existing simulator programs.