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Test Range

Test Range

Test Range

We operate one of the most capable explosive test sites in Germany — purpose-built for warhead and Fuze development, qualification testing and third-party certification services.

Unique License

Approved for detonation tests with up to 50 kg of high explosives and 25 kg for fragmentation charges.

Full Capability

Multiple blast sites, indoor and outdoor firing ranges and a 160 m sled track for realistic warhead testing.

Advanced Diagnostics

Flash X-ray, high-speed cameras and biofidelic dummies for comprehensive test evaluation.

External Services

Test facilities available for government agencies and external customers at short notice.

Munitions & Explosives Testing

Munitions & Explosives Testing

Munitions & Explosives Testing

The test range features multiple blast sites, indoor and outdoor firing ranges and a 160 metre sled track for warhead tests under operational conditions. This enables functional and performance testing of shaped charge, blast fragmentation and penetrator warheads, insensitive munition trials to STANAG 4439, fundamental explosive characterisation studies and ballistic testing against protected vehicles — all on a single site.
The test range features multiple blast sites, indoor and outdoor firing ranges and a 160 metre sled track for warhead tests under operational conditions. This enables functional and performance testing of shaped charge, blast fragmentation and penetrator warheads, insensitive munition trials to STANAG 4439, fundamental explosive characterisation studies and ballistic testing against protected vehicles — all on a single site.

Warhead Performance

Functional and performance testing for shaped charge, blast fragmentation and penetrator warheads.

Warhead Performance

Functional and performance testing for shaped charge, blast fragmentation and penetrator warheads.

Warhead Performance

Functional and performance testing for shaped charge, blast fragmentation and penetrator warheads.

Warhead Performance

Functional and performance testing for shaped charge, blast fragmentation and penetrator warheads.

IM Qualification

Insensitive munition testing and qualification according to STANAG 4439.

IM Qualification

Insensitive munition testing and qualification according to STANAG 4439.

IM Qualification

Insensitive munition testing and qualification according to STANAG 4439.

IM Qualification

Insensitive munition testing and qualification according to STANAG 4439.

Explosive Characterisation

Initiation, performance and characterisation testing for fundamental explosive development.

Explosive Characterisation

Initiation, performance and characterisation testing for fundamental explosive development.

Explosive Characterisation

Initiation, performance and characterisation testing for fundamental explosive development.

Explosive Characterisation

Initiation, performance and characterisation testing for fundamental explosive development.

Ballistic Testing

Live fire testing against protected military and civilian vehicles.

Ballistic Testing

Live fire testing against protected military and civilian vehicles.

Ballistic Testing

Live fire testing against protected military and civilian vehicles.

Ballistic Testing

Live fire testing against protected military and civilian vehicles.

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Mechanical Shock Testing

A light-gas air cannon accelerates test components in projectiles of 60 or 100 mm diameter to speeds up to 1,000 m/s. The projectiles are caught in the target area by a wood wool damping device — enabling non-destructive recovery of the test items for post-test analysis.

High Velocity

Component testing at speeds up to 1,000 m/s in 60 mm or 100 mm projectile carriers.

High Velocity

Component testing at speeds up to 1,000 m/s in 60 mm or 100 mm projectile carriers.

High Velocity

Component testing at speeds up to 1,000 m/s in 60 mm or 100 mm projectile carriers.

High Velocity

Component testing at speeds up to 1,000 m/s in 60 mm or 100 mm projectile carriers.

Soft Recovery

Damped capture enables post-test inspection and analysis of shocked components.

Soft Recovery

Damped capture enables post-test inspection and analysis of shocked components.

Soft Recovery

Damped capture enables post-test inspection and analysis of shocked components.

Soft Recovery

Damped capture enables post-test inspection and analysis of shocked components.

Protected Vehicle Testing

We support certification of protected civilian and military vehicles to STANAG 4569 in cooperation with official certification authorities. Ballistic tests up to 20 mm calibre and blast trials with hand grenades, RPG, TNT mines and PETN charges are available at short notice.

STANAG 4569

Vehicle protection certification in cooperation with official authorities.

STANAG 4569

Vehicle protection certification in cooperation with official authorities.

STANAG 4569

Vehicle protection certification in cooperation with official authorities.

STANAG 4569

Vehicle protection certification in cooperation with official authorities.

Rapid Availability

Ballistic and blast trials up to 20 mm calibre realisable at short notice.

Rapid Availability

Ballistic and blast trials up to 20 mm calibre realisable at short notice.

Rapid Availability

Ballistic and blast trials up to 20 mm calibre realisable at short notice.

Rapid Availability

Ballistic and blast trials up to 20 mm calibre realisable at short notice.

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Measurement & Diagnostics

Our maintains state-of-the-art flash X-ray systems and high-speed camera diagnostics for all test types. Biofidelic dummies designed to realistically replicate the human body enable assessment of crew survivability during blast testing. High-speed video capture is available both externally and inside vehicle cabins.

Flash X-Ray

Current-generation X-ray and high-speed diagnostics for comprehensive test evaluation.

Flash X-Ray

Current-generation X-ray and high-speed diagnostics for comprehensive test evaluation.

Flash X-Ray

Current-generation X-ray and high-speed diagnostics for comprehensive test evaluation.

Flash X-Ray

Current-generation X-ray and high-speed diagnostics for comprehensive test evaluation.

Survivability Assessment

Biofidelic dummies for realistic crew survivability evaluation during blast and ballistic events.

Survivability Assessment

Biofidelic dummies for realistic crew survivability evaluation during blast and ballistic events.

Survivability Assessment

Biofidelic dummies for realistic crew survivability evaluation during blast and ballistic events.

Survivability Assessment

Biofidelic dummies for realistic crew survivability evaluation during blast and ballistic events.

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE OF DEFENCE

We work closely together with our partners to develop tailored solutions and support every phase - from concept to fielding.