Modular Multi-Mode Projectile Aft Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional munition cartridges fail to provide a cost-effective, modular solution that can be optimized for specific missions, often requiring users to choose between unaffordable comprehensive systems or sub-optimal single-purpose cartridges that do not meet diverse engagement requirements.
Innovation Solution
A modular multi-mode projectile system featuring a common aft module that can be mechanically and electrically engaged with various specialized forward modules, allowing for calibration across different calibers and enabling the creation of low-cost, adaptable munition rounds for specific roles such as ballistic, anti-armor, or all-weather projectiles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multi-purpose projectile cartridges are used, then the system can satisfy diverse requirements, but the system performance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The projectile is divided into separate modular components: a common aft assembly and interchangeable forward modules. Each forward module is optimized for a specific function (anti-armor, anti-personnel, anti-fortification), allowing the system to maintain high performance for each specific target type while providing versatility through module interchangeability.
Solution Approach 2:
The common aft assembly serves as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of forward modules. This universal interface allows a single base design to support diverse mission requirements by simply changing the forward module, achieving both versatility and optimized performance.
2Reliability
If single-purpose cartridges are used, then the system performance is optimized for specific targets, but the cartridges are sub-optimal against other targets
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the projectile into a common aft assembly and specialized forward modules, the system allows each forward module to be optimized for a specific target type while the common aft assembly provides the universal interface and shared functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables parameter changes by allowing users to swap forward modules with different characteristics (warhead type, length, weight) based on the specific threat, thereby optimizing performance parameters for each engagement scenario while maintaining the same base platform.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional munition cartridges are used, then the system is simple and affordable, but the user cannot modify the cartridges for specific missions in the field
Solution Approach 1:
The modular design segments the munition into a common affordable aft assembly and interchangeable forward modules, allowing field modification by simply attaching different forward modules to the same base, thereby providing mission-specific adaptability without requiring complete redesign of the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple specialized forward modules that can be quickly attached to the common aft assembly in the field, enabling rapid adaptation to different mission requirements without complex modification procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed system, device and method for providing a multi-mode munition generally includes a modular projectile assembly having an aft module suitably configured for mechanical and electrical engagement with a forward module. The aft module generally provides a common assembly for engagement with a variety of forward modules as well as engagement with cartridge casings of various calibers. Disclosed features and specifications may be suitably controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve optimization of artillery projectiles for a specific role. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide munition cartridges that may be augmented in the field with the utilization of specialized forward modules.