Method and apparatus for defending against airborne ammunition
US8020491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C13/042
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for defending against airborne assault ammunition. The assault ammunition is located with at least one position-locating device. The flight path of the assault ammunition is iteratively calculated using the determined ballistic coefficient of the assault ammunition. A firing control solution is determined for firing a fragmentation-type defense ammunition, which is fired with a large-caliber weapon, especially one having a caliber of at least 76 mm. A fuse of the defense ammunition is set after the firing and/or the defense ammunition is remotely detonated, and after the firing the defense ammunition is ignited or remotely ignited at an ignition time point TZ. Alternatively, the ignition of the defense ammunition is initiated by a proximity igniter disposed in the defense ammunition.
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