In Russia, a remote-control system for the mechanisms of an artillery piece has been registered, designed for use in robotic and unmanned combat modules. The documents were published in the FIPS database, and the patent holder is the Russian Ministry of Defence.
The development describes a pneumatic scheme that makes it possible to perform the key firing operations according to an algorithm without crew involvement.
The new system includes compressed-air cylinders, electro-pneumatic valves, pressure sensors, and actuating pneumatic cylinders. They control the opening and closing of the breech wedge, the firing release, the recocking of the striker, and the disengagement of the delay after firing.
A separate drive provides forced cocking of the breech springs when using ammunition with low recoil impulse.
All operations are carried out based on signals from the mechanism position sensors. The electronic algorithm sends commands to the valves, which direct air into the required cylinders. This architecture makes it possible to synchronize the firing cycle, reduce the burden on the crew, and ensure compatibility with automated combat systems.
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