EP 0422194 B1 19940209 - AUTOMATIC WEAPONS SYSTEM FOR DEFENDING A ZONE.
Title (en)
AUTOMATIC WEAPONS SYSTEM FOR DEFENDING A ZONE.
Title (de)
AUTOMATISCHES WAFFENSYSTEM FÜR DIE FLÄCHENVERTEIDIGUNG.
Title (fr)
SYSTEME D'ARMES AUTOMATISE POUR LA DEFENSE DE ZONE.
Publication
Application
Priority
FR 8905455 A 19890425
Abstract (en)
[origin: WO9012997A1] The invention relates to a weapons system consisting of a plurality of mines, for defending a zone. Each mine comprises a launcher in which is arranged a projectile containing a military charge, initializing means, which ensure in particular that the launcher is placed in position, and target-detecting means. In one embodiment, when a target is detected by a mine, a projectile is launched in the direction of the target in such a way that it rotates about its own longitudinal axis and maintains a constant flight attitude along its trajectory. In another embodiment, the mines can communicate with each other in order to launch a simultaneous attack on a plurality of targets situated in the defended zone. The projectile comprises target detecting means which are connected to the projectile and which emit a band of radiant energy that sweeps the ground in successive bands (hyperbolae). When the target is detected, the military charge is ignited. The axis of said charge makes a given angle with the longitudinal axis of the projectile which ensures a maximum indentation on the ground, allowance being made for the desired values of the angle of attack of the target (preferably on the roof).
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
F42B 12/14 (2006.01); F42B 23/16 (2006.01); F42C 15/42 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
F42B 12/14 (2013.01); F42B 23/16 (2013.01); F42C 15/42 (2013.01)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE CH DE ES GB IT LI NL SE
DOCDB simple family (publication)
WO 9012997 A1 19901101; CA 2031535 A1 19901026; DE 69006564 D1 19940324; DE 69006564 T2 19940526; EP 0422194 A1 19910417; EP 0422194 B1 19940209; FR 2646232 A1 19901026; FR 2646232 B1 19940311
DOCDB simple family (application)
FR 9000296 W 19900425; CA 2031535 A 19900425; DE 69006564 T 19900425; EP 90907154 A 19900425; FR 8905455 A 19890425