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Warhead

US8528480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH · DE

Inventors

Wolfgang Seidel · Oberbobritzsch, DE
Michael Schwenzer · Hermannsburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2008
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 15, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42C13/006
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a warhead (10) for attacking particularly half-hard and/or soft targets, wherein the warhead comprises a splinter-forming casing (1) and an explosive material positioned in the casing (1). The warhead (10) further has a front plate (2) having a splinter formation, into which a distance sensor (3) is integrated. An igniter (5) for the explosive material and a stabilizing strap for adjusting perpendicular flight characteristics on the way to the target are located in the rear part of the warhead (10), wherein the initiation of the igniter (5) is determined by a property of the target to be attacked, namely, the parameter of a defined height from the target.

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