Penetrator arrow projectile

Abstract

A penetrator arrow projectile for launching by use of a launcher projectile which comprises a propellant charge and which may be separated from the arrow projectile in the trajectory. A “base-bleed” charge ( 2 ) is situated rearwardmost on the arrow projectile ( 1 ), in order to be ignited by means of an igniter device ( 3 ) in connection with the separation from the launcher projectile, which may comprise a forward igniter device for igniting the “base-bleed” charge ( 2 ). The launcher projectile may also comprise a mechanism for retaining the arrow projectile ( 1 ) on the forward end and for releasing the arrow projectile in the trajectory.

1 . A penetrator arrow projectile for launching by use of a launcher projectile which comprises a propellant charge and which may be separated from the arrow projectile in the trajectory, and a “base-bleed” charge ( 2 ) situated rearwardmost on the arrow projectile ( 1 ), in order to be ignited by means of an igniter device ( 3 ) in connection with the separation from the launcher projectile ( 8 ).  
     
     
         2 . A penetrator arrow projectile as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising an electronic unit coupled to the igniter device, for controlling the ignition.  
     
     
         3 . A penetrator arrow projectile as claimed in  claim 1 , on which the “base-bleed” charge is situated in a separate unit coupled to the remainder of the projectile.