Ruag Munition

Sm Schweizerische Munitionsunternehmung Ag

J&uuml;rg Meister

Rolf Oechslin

Francis Lebet

A self-propelling projectile allowing restricted local target effects comprises a penetrator core, a charge for at least partially fragmenting the core at a target, and autonomous ignition device for the charge. The penetrator core has a stepped tip with a forward exterior dart angle and a larger following acute angle and a dart shank that tapers towards a rear end of the core. A coaxial cavity is located within at least a rear portion of the core carries an active substance is next to an explosive charge for opening the cavity at the target. The active substance can either be of lethal or non-lethal characteristics. The projectile can be configured to be usable with conventional launchers and auxiliary equipment.

Self-propelling projectile having a penetrator core

To remove means of combat such as mines and unexploded ordnance increasing use is made of hollow charges. Inherent in these is the risk of triggering premature ignition since their liners contain metals. According to the invention a hollow charge ( ) suitable for eliminating means of combat is configured largely free of metals and has a liner ( ) made of an electrically non-conductive, amorphous material. The material of choice is glass, which when configured correspondingly in addition has a projectile-forming effect and thus raises penetration capability. Apart from lowering environmental pollution the use of metal-free devices also eliminates false alarm messages in metal detectors during mine clearance and therefore significantly improves the safety of mine clearance personnel. The support ( ) carrying the hollow charge ( ) is fitted with a ball joint ( ), resulting in high adaptability to the place of use and type of combat means (M) concerned.

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Steffisburg, Switzerland

Jürg Meister

Growing community of inventors

Steffisburg, Switzerland

J&uuml;rg Meister

Jürg Meister