Programmable Training Ammunition with Electronic Fuze
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current training ammunition fails to provide a realistic and cost-effective solution for tank crew training while minimizing damage to shooting ranges and preventing unexploded ordnance, as combat ammunition is often used for training purposes, leading to high costs and safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A programmable training ammunition with integrated electronics and a signal transmitter that simulates the effect of a hit on a target, allowing for precise feedback on shot accuracy and eliminating the need for explosives, thus avoiding duds and infrastructure damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If combat ammunition is used for training purposes, then training realism is improved, but costs increase and damage to infrastructure occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a copy of combat ammunition that replicates its external appearance, handling characteristics, and firing mechanics. The training cartridge includes a projectile body, propellant charge, and ignition system identical to combat ammunition, allowing tank crews to practice with realistic equipment without using actual combat rounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The training ammunition is designed as a disposable, low-cost alternative to combat ammunition. The cartridge contains a propellant charge that produces a visible effect (smoke, flash, or tracer) upon firing, allowing multiple training shots without the need to recover or dispose of expensive combat rounds. The projectile body is designed to be consumed during firing.
2Reliability
If combat ammunition is used for training, then training effectiveness is improved, but safety risks from unexploded ordnance increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the high-explosive filler and ignition system components that create unexploded ordnance risks from combat ammunition. The training cartridge contains only propellant charge and a visible effect generator, eliminating the dangerous high-explosive elements while maintaining the external appearance and basic firing characteristics of combat rounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful high-explosive charge into a beneficial visible effect generator. Instead of using dangerous high-explosive material that could create duds, the training ammunition uses propellant-based effects (smoke, flash, or tracer) that are safe, predictable, and provide immediate visual confirmation of proper firing without creating unexploded ordnance hazards.
3Measurement precision
If traditional practice ammunition with explosives is used, then shot detection is improved, but risk of unexploded ordnance and infrastructure damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the explosive detection mechanism with a copy of the visual detection method used in combat ammunition. The training cartridge contains a propellant charge that produces smoke, flash, or tracer effects identical to those of combat rounds, allowing observers to detect shot placement and trajectory using the same visual cues as in live firing without the dangers of explosives.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/explosive detection system with a chemical/visual detection system. Instead of relying on explosive impacts to indicate shot placement, the training ammunition uses propellant-based visual effects (smoke trails, flash at impact point, or tracer combustion) that provide clear detection signals without the harmful effects of explosives.
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AI summary
The invention relates to programmable practice ammunition (1). For this purpose, a projectile head (4) of a practice projectile (11) of the practice ammunition (1) has at least one electronic system (5) in the form of an electronic fuze replacement system and a signal transmitter (6). Optionally, an explosive charge (7) can be introduced into the projectile head (4). The explosive charge (7) is preferably a pyrotechnic. A light signal, an infrared signal, a radio signal, or another suitable electronic or optical signal, even a color signal, can be output and transmitted via the signal transmitter (6). Optionally, the explosive charge (7) can be triggered and deployed via the signal transmitter (6). The projectile (11) is provided with radial openings (15) for this purpose. The invention additionally relates to a training system for a realistic practice using an explosive representation (14) at the target (12) or in the target area (20).