Cartridge

Abstract

The invention relates to a cartridge ( 14 ) which can be used in an anti-tank rocket launcher ( 10 ), comprising launching tubes ( 16 ) open at both ends, wherein a projectile ( 18 ) and a propelling charge cartridge ( 20 ) are arranged. To ignite the propelling charge, a non-electric igniting line ( 56 ) which is joined to the propelling charge cartridge ( 20 ) is used, said line exiting from the launching tube ( 16 ) at one end thereof The invention avoids direct ignition of the propelling charge, from an outer radial direction and dispenses with the use of the radial openings therefor in the launching tube ( 16 ). The launching tube can also be made from non-metal and mechanically weaker material, thereby considerably reducing the total weight of the cartridge ( 14 ) in a considerable manner.

1 . Cartridge with a launching tube ( 16 ) which is open on both sides and in which a projectile ( 18 ) and a propelling charge cartridge ( 20 ) containing a propelling charge ( 46 ,  48 ) are arranged, 
 characterised    in that a non-electric igniting line ( 56 ), connected to the propelling charge cartridge ( 20 ), for igniting the propelling charge ( 46 ,  48 ) is provided, and    in that the igniting line ( 56 ) is led out of the launching tube ( 16 ) at one end of the launching tube ( 16 ).    
     
     
         2 . Cartridge according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the igniting line ( 56 ) is a pyrotechnic igniting line.  
     
     
         3 . Cartridge according to  claim 2 , characterised in that the igniting line ( 56 ) is an igniting transmission tube ( 57 ), the inside of which has a coating of explosive.  
     
     
         4 . Cartridge according to one of claims  1 - 3 , characterised in that a booster ( 54 ) for igniting the propelling charge ( 46 ,  48 ) is arranged in the propelling charge cartridge ( 20 ), and the igniting line ( 56 ) opens into the booster ( 54 ).  
     
     
         5 . Cartridge according to  claim 4 , characterised in that the booster ( 54 ) contains a booster charge ( 58 ) in a cylindrical booster case ( 60 ) which has radial openings ( 70 ) in the region of the booster charge ( 58 ).  
     
     
         6 . Cartridge according to  claim 4  or  5 , characterised in that the booster ( 54 ) is firmly connected to the projectile-side end of the propelling charge cartridge ( 20 ).  
     
     
         7 . Cartridge according to one of claims  1 - 6 , characterised in that the launching tube ( 16 ) is free from radial openings.  
     
     
         8 . Cartridge according to one of claims  1 - 7 , characterised in that the igniting line ( 56 ) is led out of the rear opening, facing away from the projectile ( 18 ), of the launching tube ( 16 ).