Three possible solutions of medium-range anti-tank weapons available in the near future are the IPAW 90 (Intelligente Panzer-Abwehr-Waffe 90), the RS PzF 3 (Reichweitensteigerung/"Panzerfaust" 3) and a weapon system with the working designation DASA Concept (Deutsche Aerospace AG).
IPAW 90
The IPAW 90 (Rheinmetall) uses the design features of the "Panzerfaust" 3 to fire an autonomous, self-targeting warhead with a rotating tip and integrated, target-detecting sensor that engages the target from above after a single shot correction. The trajectory runs a few meters above the line of sight. The range could be increased to 900 meters. After target acquisition and aiming, an integrated computer in the aiming and firing device calculates the attachment and lead from the target data. The target data is the distance determined by laser rangefinder and the cross angle of the target determined by gyro. The shooter aligns the target according to the data displayed via LED in the sighting device and fires. After firing, the projectile is accelerated is accelerated in the barrel and the bullet warhead with sensor starts to rotate. Ballistic flight is controlled by a rocket motor in a drag-compensated manner. After target detection, an impulse charge steers the projectile toward the target and a booster accelerates the projectile so that the target is penetrated from above. The launch tube is a consumable part, but can be reused after industrial rework.
RS "Panzerfaust" 3 (PzF 3)
The company cooperation of Rafael and Dynamit Nobel AG has demonstrated, using the example of a converted RPG-7, that an increase in range of up to 800 m is possible by attaching guidance groups to existing anti-tank weapons, and has accordingly converted a PzF 3 to the RS PzF 3. The principle of operation is similar to that of guided anti-tank weapons. The gunner sights the target and holds it in his sights until detonation. A laser sends a pulsating beam in the direction of the target, which is detected by detectors on the wings of the projectile and converted into electrical control pulses. After calculation of the projectile placement in the control unit, appropriate corrections to the trajectory are initiated. The firing tube is identical to that of the PzF 3. A sighting device with a laser and optics with sixfold magnification is attached to the firing device. Stability during firing can be increased by a bipod. The projectile corresponds to the original projectile of the PzF 3. In addition, steering assemblies have been attached to the outside and an evaluation electronics/control unit has been integrated into the projectile tip. Two duck wings correct the trajectory, four lift wings increase the buoyancy of the projectile, generate the necessary rotation and accommodate the detectors.
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