SHELL TO PRODUCE COMBINED CURTAIN Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC F42B5/15 F42B12/48 F42B12/70 

FIELD: weapons and ammunition.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to means of protective civil and military objects against reconnoitering and attacking enemy forces. Proposed shell comprises tubular case. Said tubular case is closed by cover on top face. Said case accommodates piston, cassettes with diverse payload, burster charge and pyro retarders. Pyro retarders are communicated with propellant charge. Shell bottom accommodates powder gas generator with propellant charge and electric igniter arranged therein. Pyro retarders are arranged inside the piston and aligned with gas generator nozzles. Piston, cassettes with payload and cover are screwed together. Gas generator is jointed with first cassette by perishable brace. Tubular case, cases of cassettes, piston and cover are made from cast plastic.

EFFECT: reduced shell weight.

3 dwg