ARMORED VEHICLE PROTECTION METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC F41H9/06 F42B12/70 

FIELD: weapons and ammunition; weaponry.

SUBSTANCE: method consists of setting several aerosol camouflage screens with one device via emission of burning aerosol elements from a grenade, thrown in the direction of threat. The screen closest to the protected object is done from fume-emitting elements, which possess screening qualities in visible-light and infrared spectrum. The following screens are set from fume-emitting and dipole materials in order to provide object protection and simultaneous creation of false targets, effective in infrared and radar spectrum. The device contains mortars, loaded with grenades in the shape cylindrical body with pyrotechnical aerosol substance and propulsion charge, as well as ignition-expelling charge. Grenade body is manufactured from two metal sections, rigidly connected by extenders.

EFFECT: aerosol screen efficiency time increase; armored vehicle protection from land-based and airborne AT defense (helicopter, aircraft).

3 cl, 2 dwg