Rheinmetall Defence Electronics Gmbh

C.o.e.l. Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh

Ernst Christians

Wilfried Goda

Wolfgang Pietz

Jan Marek

Ralf Kauffeldt

Andree Hornhardt

Holger Zielke

The invention relates to a mortar () comprising a stand () disposed on a mortar barrel (), and a base plate () for setting up the mortar (), characterized in that a device () for simulating the function of the mortar () is provided, wherein in a neutral position said device () is arranged almost completely inside the mortar barrel () and in an operating position from the mortar barrel () said device is arranged such that it protrudes from the mortar barrel () relative to the neutral position.

Device for simulating a mortar

The present invention pertains to an optical weapon effect simulation method for training of soldiers at least at two different weapons, whereas each weapon is equipped as an attacking as well as a target system. The attacking system has a laser pulse transmitter and measurement unit attached to the weapon which transmits laser signals with at least two different wavelengths .lambda..sub.1, .lambda..sub.2 and detects the appropriate signal reflections. The target system is provided with at least one retro-reflector with integrated selective filter, optical receiver with selective filter and evaluation electronics. Only laser pulses of a defined wavelength are reflected or accepted by the target system. Inherent errors resulting from reflections caused by numerous targets which cannot be separated and the falsification of target positions are eliminated. Target types are identified by the attacker based upon a wavelength of laser signal received.

Weapon effect simulation method and appliance to perform this method

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Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany

Ernst Christians