WO2017076388A1

WO2017076388A1 - Weapon system

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Publication number: WO2017076388A1
Application number: PCT/DE2016/100510
Authority: WO
Inventors: Frank Dieling; Bernhard Lorenz
Original assignee: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2015-11-02
Filing date: 2016-10-28
Publication date: 2017-05-11
Also published as: DE102015118692A1; EP3371542A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a weapon system, comprising a weapon that is arranged in a directable manner about an elevation axis, wherein the elevation axis (E₁) is arranged at a height direction part (3) which is arranged in a directable manner about a second elevation axis (E₂).

Description

Weapons system

The invention relates to a weapon system with a weapon arranged to be aligned about an elevation axis. In the military field, various types of weapon systems are used, in which a weapon of greater caliber is arranged around an elevation axis in height and about an azimuth aiming axis in the side directionally. Weapon systems in the form of battle tanks, for example, which act in direct fire on a target to be counteracted or weapon systems in the form of artillery systems, such as, for example, howitzers, are known. who act in indirect shot on a target to be combated. In the case of battle tanks, for example, they usually have an aiming range in elevation of about 20 ° with respect to the horizontal. In contrast, artillery systems are directed in the upper angle group, ie that elevation directional angles in the range of 40 ° with respect to the horizontal are definitely achieved here.

Although these known weapon systems have proven to be successful in their respective fields of application, problems can arise in the case of asymmetric threat situations, for example in an urban environment. Thus, for example, the weapon of a main battle tank can not be raised sufficiently high to be able to fight, for example, targets on the roof of a skyscraper or similar positions. It is therefore an object of the present invention to specify a weapon system with an improved use spectrum compared to known weapon systems.

In the case of a weapon system of the type mentioned at the outset, this object is achieved by arranging the elevation axis on a height-rectifying part which is arranged so as to be directional about a second elevation axis.

The second elevation axis can be used to expand the range of applications of the weapon system compared to the classic weapon systems. For example, the first elevation axis can be used for direct operation of the weapon system. In the event that larger elevation angles are desired, for example for an indirect shot or in the case of asymmetrical threat situations in urban terrain, the weapon can alternatively or additionally also be directed around the second elevation axis, the two elevation aiming areas being due to the Arrangement of the first elevation axis are superimposed on the Höhenrichtteil each other.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the first elevation axis and the second elevation axis are each assigned separate leveling drives. Due to the separate straightening drives, both elevation axes can be selectively controlled. For example, it is possible to simultaneously aim for both elevation alignment axes or only for one of the two elevation alignment axes.

A structurally advantageous embodiment provides that the directional drive of the first elevation axis is arranged on the elevation direction part. In this way, the directional drive of the first elevation axis is directed when judging about the second elevation axis.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the elevation axes are arranged offset from one another in the weft direction of the weapons.

A further embodiment provides that the first elevation axis and the second elevation axis have different directional ranges. Depending on the desired directional position, it can optionally be directed either around the first elevation axis or the second elevation axis.

Advantageously, the straightening range of the first elevation axis is smaller than the straightening range of the second elevation axis. Advantageously, the directional range of the first elevation axis is approximately 30 °. The elevation directivity angles can advantageously range from -10 ° to + 20 ° with respect to the horizontal. The straightening range of the second elevational aiming axis is advantageously 40 ° and can range from 0 ° to 40 °. Joint judging around both axes of elevation therefore results in a 70 °, ie from -10 ° with respect to the horizontal up to 60 ° maximum elevation with respect to the horizontal.

Advantageously, the height-straightening element is arranged to be directionally alignable about the second elevation-direction axis in a side straightening part which can be oriented about an azimuth straightening axis.

To avoid launching reactions, it is of constructive advantage if the second elevation axis and the azimuth aiming axis intersect. The recoil forces resulting from firing are advantageously introduced into the side straightening part via the azimuth aiming axis in a favorable manner.

A further advantageous embodiment provides that the side facing part is designed as azimutrichtbarer weapon tower. For example, it may be a manned battle tank tower or a manned tower of an artillery system, in particular a basket tower extending down into a substructure, such as the trough of a main battle tank. An advantageous embodiment provides that the second elevation axis is arranged closer to the center of the turret than the first elevation axis. The second elevation axis may be arranged more centrally than the first elevation axis at the common side referee part. Finally, it is proposed in a further embodiment that the height-directional part has a circular arc-shaped guide. About the guide, the height can be guided judging part of the elevation about the second elevation axis. Further details and advantages of a weapon system according to the invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings of an embodiment. Show:

Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of an inventive

Weapon system and

Fig. 2 to 5, the weapon system of FIG. 1 in different straightening positions.

Shown in Fig. 1 is a weapon system 1 with a weapon 2, in which it is a large-caliber gun barrel.

The weapon 2 is arranged to a first, substantially horizontally extending elevation axis ΕΪ höhenrichtbar on a side judging part 4. For lateral straightening, the side straightening part 4 is designed to be alignable about a substantially vertically extending azimuth straightening axis A. The side-facing part 4 is a manned battle tank tower, which is designed in the manner of a gunner 6 receiving basket tower. Further, on the top of the page judge 4 a remotely operable weapon station 10 can be seen, via which in order to support the actual main armament of the weapon system 1 forming the weapon 2 can achieve a stepped weapon effect.

As will be explained in detail below, the elevation axis Ei is not arranged directly on the side straightening part 4, but on a height straightening part 3 which can be directed about a second elevation axis E ₂ . The weapon 2 has two independently operable elevation axes Ei, E ₂ , whereby the range of use of the weapon system 1 compared to conventional systems significantly improved and the weapon 2 can be used for example for both direct shot and artilleristisches shooting in the indirect shot.

The elevation axes E _1; E ₂ are each associated with separate _{straightening drives} , wherein the directional _{drive of} the first elevation _axis Ε _{Ϊ is arranged} on the elevator straightening part 3. The first directional drive is therefore always directed when judging the Höhenrichtteils 3 about the elevation direction axis E ₂ with.

The two elevation axes Ei, E ₂ extend parallel to each other. The first elevation axis Ei is arranged in the edge region of the lateral directional part 4 and the second elevation axis E ₂ in a more central position approximately in the middle of the side-facing part 4. In the exemplary embodiment, the arrangement is selected such that the second elevational aiming axis E ₂ and the azimuth aiming axis A of the side directing 4 to avoid disturbing firing reactions cut. Below will be discussed with reference to the illustrations in FIGS. 2 to 5 on the different ways to align the weapon 2.

Shown in Fig. 2 is initially a position of the weapon 2, in which it is in its lower end position. In this lower end position, the weapon 2 is about 1 0 ° relative to the horizontal H inclined downwards, which can be located near the weapon system 1 or fight on slopes also farther away targets. The directional range Ri of the weapon 2 about the first elevation axis Ei in the embodiment is 30 °, so that the weapon 2 from the position shown in Fig. 2 about the first elevation _axis Ε _Ϊ in the _directional position shown in Fig. 3 in about 20 ° above the horizontal H can be judged. The directional range R _1; which one resulting from straightening around the first elevation axis Ei, corresponds to that of a conventional battle tank, which is designed for the direct shot. As the illustrations in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 show, the weapon 2 can additionally be directed about the elevation axis E ₂ , as shown in FIG. 4. When straightening about the second elevation _axis E ₂ , the first elevation _axis Ε _Ϊ is displaced upward. The straightening movements of the height-adjusting element 3 and the first elevation axis Ε _Ϊ arranged on the height-straightening part 3 are guided via a guide 5 within the side straightening part 4. The guide 5 is formed in the embodiment in the manner of a circular arc, on the radius of the first Elevationsrichtachse egg is arranged. The directional range R _{2 of} the elevation axis E ₂ is about 40 ° and can be used in particular for artillery shooting in the indirect shot.

Finally, FIG. 5 shows the maximum elevation of the weapon system 1, in which the weapon 2 has been directed maximally upwards both about the first elevation _axis Ε _Ϊ and about the second elevation _axis E ₂ . This corresponds to an elevation directional angle of approximately 60 ° with respect to the horizontal H. This directive position can be used, for example, in the case of asymmetrical threat situations in urban terrain, if very large elevation direction angles are desired. By the above-described embodiment of a weapon system 1 with two elevation axes Ei, E ₂ , different directional ranges can be set optionally. The weapon system 1 can be used either as a main battle tank in direct shot or as artilleristisches system for the indirect shot and also in the case of asymmetric threat locations, there are advantages over known weapons systems. Reference numerals:

1 weapon system

2 weapon

3 heights judge

4 Seitenrichtteil

5 leadership

6 gunner 10 weapon station

A azimuth aiming axis

Egg elevation axis

E ₂ elevation axis

Ri guidance areas

R ₂ guidelines

H horizontal

Claims

claims:

Weapon system with a weapon (2), which can be directed around an elevation axis (Ei),

characterized,

in that the elevation axis (E) is arranged on a right-facing part (3) which is arranged so as to be able to be directed about a second elevation axis (E ₂ ).

Weapon system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first elevation axis (Ei) and the second elevation axis (E ₂ ) are each assigned separate straightening drives.

Weapon system according to claim 2, characterized in that the leveling drive of the first elevation axis (Ei) is arranged on the upright part (3).

Weapon system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elevation axes (Ei, E ₂ ) are arranged offset in the weft direction of the weapon (2) against each other.

Weapon system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first elevation axis (Ei) and the second elevation axis (E ₂ ) have different directional ranges (R _1; R ₂ ).

Weapon system according to claim 5, characterized in that the directional range (Ri) of the first elevation axis (Ei) is smaller than the directional range (R ₂ ) of the second elevation axis (E ₂ ).

Weapon system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the up-right part (3) around the second elevation axis (E ₂ ) can be directed in a direction of an azimuth aiming axis (A) directionable side straightening part (4) is arranged.

8. Weapon system according to claim 7, characterized in that the second elevation axis (E ₂ ) and the azimuth aiming axis (A) intersect.

9. Weapon system according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the side facing part (4) is designed as azimutrichtbarer weapon tower.

10. Weapon system according to claim 9, characterized in that the second elevation axis (E ₂ ) is arranged closer to the center of the turret than the first Elevationsrichtachse (E ^.

11. Weapon system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height-adjusting part (3) has a circular-arc-shaped guide (5).