Long-Range Modular Network Launch Munition

Abstract

This invention is a modular network launcher that can be integrated into 40 mm grenade launchers, providing high range and centrifugal force deployment. It is related to its ammunition. It overcomes the range limitations of traditional pneumatic systems by operating with gunpowder gas propulsion and It allows the net to be released when the head breaks into pieces after exiting the barrel. The invention is MKE 40×53 mm It is compatible with existing military ammunition and can be used with grenade launchers in the current military inventory. The centrifugal force generated after firing... Thanks to its force and aerodynamic effects, the munition warhead separates from the net inside at predetermined points. It enables the air to open and engage the target. By offering a longer range compared to standard pneumatic systems, it allows air It provides an effective solution against threats. Despite its small size, the invention has a high impact. It is 110 mm long and 40 mm wide. It is approximately 2.5 meters in diameter and its compact design makes it easily portable. When the net inside is opened, it covers an area of ​​approximately 2.5 meters in diameter. By coating the target, it ensures effective target acquisition. This innovative ammunition is made with materials and production suitable for mass production. It can be produced cost-effectively using various techniques. It provides security forces with an effective defense against drones and other aerial threats. It provides an opportunity to improve existing weapon systems by offering an alternative defense option.

Description

1 TARIFF Long-Range Modular Network Launch Munition Technical Area This invention is suitable for standard 40 mm caliber ammunition, net launch systems and moving targets. It belongs to the field of interception munitions technologies. Specifically, enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) 5 40 mm, designed to neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or other moving targets. A grenade launcher is a high-velocity, long-range, spontaneous projectile fired from a barrel-sized weapon called a grenade launcher. It is related to a deployed network of ammunition. State of the Art Today, there are 10 ways to neutralize mobile aerial threats, especially unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Various methods are used to introduce them. Electronic jammers, kinetic Destruction systems (projectile and missile-based solutions) and network launch systems are examples of these methods. These are the main methods. However, each method has its own disadvantages. Net launch systems are effective in neutralizing a target by physically capturing it. It is advantageous. However, current systems generally rely on air pressure (pneumatic), spring mechanisms. 15 or operates with pyrotechnic launch systems, and due to limited range and low rate of fire Its operational effectiveness is low. In addition, it necessitates the use of extra weapon systems. It includes, in particular, air-pressure launched net systems which have a very short range and Not practical in the field. Air-pressure launched net systems are fast and highly maneuverable. It does not offer a reliable solution to the objectives. 20 This invention is a detachable mesh munition head compatible with 40 mm grenade launchers. Thanks to its modular design, the grenade launcher is already in the inventory of the security forces. It is compatible with other weapons and can be used without the need for an additional launching mechanism. Its main advantage is that it does not require an extra firing system compared to standard pneumatic systems, and it is more... It offers a long range, thus increasing the probability of hitting and neutralizing the target, making it a cost-effective option. It is being increased significantly in this way. 2 This innovative ammunition enables integration into existing ammunition systems, thus improving logistics. and provides a significant advantage in terms of operational use. Thus, in the Turkish Armed Forces inventory An effective anti-drone defense solution is offered with the grenade launcher weapons located there. As a result of integrating domestically produced grenade launcher systems under the barrel of the MPT-76 national infantry rifle, 30 Every Turkish Armed Forces personnel possessing an MPT-76 rifle with an extra 40mm barrel attached will find themselves vulnerable to enemy drones. They will have basic defensive capabilities against their attacks. Purpose of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to detect moving aerial targets, especially unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs-Drones), a high-range network that can be fired upon with existing grenade launchers to neutralize it 35 The goal is to develop ammunition. Multiple drones could pose a threat to our security forces. It aims to neutralize their attacks. Current network launch systems generally suffer from low speed and short range, and require the use of extra weapons. It cannot offer an effective solution due to the necessity (logistics). This invention was developed by MKE. By designing ammunition compatible with the grenade launcher ammunition produced, the Turkish Armed Forces 40 It is compatible with the grenade launchers in its inventory, is cost-effective and easily integrated. It aims to offer a solution. The grenade launchers in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces. It can be transformed into an air defense system simply by changing its ammunition. The main objectives of the invention are as follows: • Developing a network munition compatible with existing weapon systems, 45 • Offers a higher range compared to air-pressure operated systems, making it more operational. to increase efficiency, • Thanks to its detachable ammunition structure, the net opens up evenly and quickly in the air after firing. to ensure, • A reliable and reproducible system with a mechanically assembled modular structure. 50 to create, • To offer a low-cost, portable, and easy-to-use anti-UAV solution. 3 This invention is innovative because of its modular structure that can be integrated into standard grenade launcher ammunition. By offering a solution, it provides an effective defense against air threats. 55 Explanation of Figures and References Figure 1: Side view of the ammunition assembly. 1. Modular (detachable) header containing a network. 2. 40 mm standard casing 3. Detachable clasp flaps (total of 6 available) 60 4. A pin placed inside the barrel to reduce aerodynamic effect (dangerous effect inside the barrel). (prevents air from entering, which could create a problem) Figure 2: Rear view of the ammunition. 5. Cartridge ignition mechanism 6. Hive 65 Figure 3: Front view of the ammunition. 7. Front view of the detachable clasp flap (total of 6 available) 8. A pin placed inside the barrel to reduce aerodynamic effect. Figure 4: Ammunition assembly 9. Cartridge ignition device 70 10. Hive 11. Wing Claw 12. Winglet Claw 13. Winglet Claw 14. Winglet Claw 75 15. Winglet Claw 16. Winglet Claw 17. Net with weights at the ends 18. Net with weights at the ends 4 19. Detachable clasp flap (total of 6 available) 80 20. Detachable clasp flaps (total of 6 available) Figure 5: Front view of the ammunition lower chamber (sectional view) 21. The lower surface where the clawed fins are attached. 22. A curve designed to facilitate nail eruption. 23. The point where the winglet claw enters 85 Figure 6: Side view of the ammunition lower chamber (regional cross-section) 24. Side view of the curve designed to facilitate nail eruption. 25. The surface that the winglet claw makes contact with. 26. The wall inside the barrel that holds the claw against centrifugal and aerodynamic forces. Figure 7: Perspective view of the ammunition lower chamber 90 27. Side view of the curve designed to facilitate nail eruption. Figure 8: Ammunition wall component (clawed fin) 28. Ammunition outer surface 29. Winglet Claw 30. Winglet Claw 95 Figure 9: Perspective view of the ammunition. 31. High-speed long-range modular network munitions assembly 100 Disclosure of the Invention This invention is a modular and detachable mesh munition warhead compatible with grenade launchers. The design is based on 105 grenade launchers currently in the inventory of security forces. It has been developed in a way that allows it to be used. The invention has a modular munition head (1) consisting of 6 identical parts. These parts are mechanical. They are locked together on the lower surface (21) by means of claws (11, 23) and ignition During (9) the ammunition gains high velocity inside the barrel due to gunpowder gas pressure. The ammunition exits the barrel Because it has a high peripheral speed after exiting: 110 1. Due to the effect of centripetal force and aerodynamic forces, fingernails (29, 30) break and The ammunition head(1) is divided into 6 equal parts. Each ammunition wall(28) part has 2 The claw (29, 30) breaks and that piece is thrown away. The web inside is released. 2. The mesh inside (17, 18) rotates and opens under the influence of peripheral speed and covers a wide area It spreads to cover. 115 3. Weights placed at the endpoints of the net are scattered around by the effect of centrifugal force. This behavior will cause the web to unfold taut and smooth, like a spiderweb. It increases the probability of hitting the target. This system offers a greater range compared to existing air-pressure (pneumatic) net launching systems. By doing so, it ensures the target is captured much further away, before it reaches our security forces. Mechanical 120 Its modular structure, which is separated as (1), ensures reliable opening after firing and complex additional launch systems, timed pyrotechnic materials and circuitry within the munition It operates entirely mechanically, inexpensively, and efficiently without the need for circuit boards. The main advantages of the invention are as follows: • High range: Launching by propellant gas: Pneumatic systems (compressed air 125 By providing a much higher initial speed compared to the method of pushing the network, the range is significantly increased. increases. • Easy integration: Compatible with currently used grenade launcher ammunition. Single With one type of ammunition, all 40 mm barreled weapons in the inventory can be converted into air defense weapons. 6 It can evolve. This defense against multiple drone attacks, which pose a major threat, is 130. It is necessary. • Mechanical reliability: Reliable only by centrifugal force and high-speed flowing currents around it. It has a simple and effective design that opens using the suction force created by the air. • Fast and wide coverage: Thanks to the rotating opening mechanism, the special inside When unfolded, the folded mesh structure forms a circle approximately 2 meters in diameter. This effectively targets 135 That's enough to catch it. • Low cost and logistical advantage: Cost-effective as it does not require an additional launch system. And it is a portable solution. This innovative munition warhead is integrated with grenade launchers in the Turkish Armed Forces inventory. By being developed, it offers an effective and cost-effective defense against UAVs and other aerial threats. 140 It provides the solution. How the invention can be applied to industry. This invention is designed for mass production and is suitable for the defense industry, especially the military. It has been developed for use in operations. The production process is highly precise and It is planned in a way that can be implemented using cost-effective methods. 145 The industrial application of the invention is as follows: • The ammunition body is made of thin sheet metal, pressed to make it suitable for mass production. It can be produced using this method, which offers fast and low-cost production capabilities. • Fiberglass material was chosen for the mesh structure because fiberglass is both lightweight and... It has high strength and offers an effective structure for target acquisition. 150 • The net can be produced on a large scale in a short time using conventional weaving machines. • Industry 4.0 compliant automation systems: robotic pressing, automated assembly, and quality control. Thanks to control systems, mass production can be carried out without manual intervention. 155

Claims

7 155 REQUESTS 1. It is a long-range modular network launch munition, characterized by: It can be fired from weapons with a 40mm diameter barrel. It operates using gunpowder gas propulsion. It includes a net launch head (1) that opens with centripetal and aerodynamic force. 160 2. According to Claim 1, it is a Long-Range Modular Network Launch Munition, and its characteristics are: Due to the effect of centrifugal force after the shot, the claws (3) of the head (29,30) breaking, the head breaking into pieces and the web inside(17,18) freeing The goal is to ensure it stays.

3. According to Claim 2, it is a Long-Range Modular Network Launch Munition, with the characteristic of; 165 Its advantage is that it offers a higher range compared to standard pneumatic launch systems.

4. It is a Long-Range Modular Network Launch Munition according to Claim 1, and its characteristic is; It is the opening of the web (17,18) inside it, catching the drone and rendering it ineffective. 170 175

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