Multi Pulse Propulsion

The double-pulse propulsion technology is available at BAYERN-CHEMIE / PROTAC for use in a variety of applications. The double-pulse motor is a key element of the German air-defence missile LFK-NG and has been very successfully demonstrated by two flight tests in 2005 and 2006.

Application

  Anti-aircraft and missile defence

  Medium range air-to-air, ground to air

Performance Characteristics


  No signature during coast-phase

  Active motor impulse control on mission demand

  Increased kinematic performance in endgame

  Avoiding of high peak velocities

  Increased range especially against highly
   manoeuvering targets

Technology


  Separate propellant grains for two pulses in
    one motor case

  Pulse separation by active or passive frangible bulkhead

  Separate igniter systems

Next Step


  Double-pulse demonstrator for high performance/hyper-
    velocity applications

Successful Double Pulse Motor Test Programme in April 2002
at cold day temperature conditions (video sequence 2,8 MB)