Patent ID: 6354218
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A propellant system for launching a large-caliber projectile, comprising(a) a propellant including (1) a first partial charge adapted to acceleration requirements of the projectile; (2) a second partial charge having a higher combustion velocity than that of said first partial charge; and (3) a third partial charge having a lower combustion velocity than that of said first partial charge; and (b) an electric energy supply and control device connected to said propellant for igniting said propellant; said electric energy supply and control device including plasma generating means for affecting a combustion behavior of said propellant for obtaining for said first partial charge, after ignition of said propellant, a maximum gas pressure level of always the same magnitude independently from an initial propellant temperature, and for obtaining, for said third partial charge, a conversion such as to prolong the maximum gas pressure level in a predeterminable manner.