DE102012000671B4 - A missile launch tester and tester and method for testing and / or testing the health of a missile launcher - Google Patents

Abstract

Test and test device for a missile launch device (1), the at least one launch device (10; 12) for at least one missile (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D; 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D) and one assigned to it and by a weapon system center ( 3), which is located away from the installation site of the missile launching device, has controllable weapon control computer (14) on which a control program for launching the missile is installed, and wherein the launching device (10; 12) with at least one electrical connection device (100; 120 ) is provided, which is connected to the weapon control computer for data transmission and which is assigned to and can be connected to the at least one missile (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D; 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D) and communication connections (101, 102, 103, 104; 121, 122, 123, 124) for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D; 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D), characterized in that net, - that the test and test device has a test and test computer (40) and at least one missile simulation unit (42); - That the test and test computer (40) is designed as a simulator for at least some of the functions of the weapon system center (3); - That the test and test computer (40) can be connected to the weapon control computer (14) for data transmission; and - that the missile simulation unit (42) is connected on the one hand to the test and test computer (40) for data exchange and on the other hand can be connected to the communication connections of the electrical connection device (100; 120).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a testing and testing device for a missile launching device according to the preamble of claim 1. It further relates to a unit of a missile launching device and such a test and test device. The invention also relates to a method for testing and / or testing the functionality of a missile launcher.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A missile launch device having at least one launch device for at least one missile and a weapon control computer controllable thereon and controllable by a weapons system center on which a missile launch control program is installed and wherein the launch device is provided with at least one electrical termination device associated with Data transmission is associated with the weapon control computer and associated with the at least one missile and connectable to this and this communication ports for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile must be tested at different times for its functionality and tested. For example, a final test must be performed as part of the development integration of the missile launcher. Also in the context of production, a final test must be carried out before delivery of the missile launcher to the customer. As part of a practice shooting or in the context of an operational use of the missile launcher device this is to be checked before its construction of the missile and before the connection to the weapons system headquarters also on its functionality. Finally, further test or test scenarios may be provided, such as climatic chamber tests in which an activation representing the operational operation of the missile launcher device is to be performed.

Since such missile launcher devices are generally mobile devices controlled by a weapon system center remote from the respective site, and since the weapon system center is typically a constantly occupied and always active device, the operation of the weapon system center should not be affected by any test or testing procedures for a missile launcher be affected. In addition, for safety reasons, a test or test of the missile launcher must not be performed with sharp missiles.

From the DE 10 2009 040 304 A1 a device for controlling functional tests and / or service procedures for aircraft deductible unmanned missiles is known. This device can be connected to a weapon station of an aircraft and / or to a missile. The device has a control device for carrying out a multiplicity of tests and / or service procedures and comprises a missile simulation device. Insulated tests are thus carried out on a specific aircraft or a specific missile, without these being integrated into a higher-level controlled deployment system.

The DE 10 2005 058 546 A1 discloses a weapon station testing unit and a method of testing the operational readiness of a weapon station of an aircraft. For this purpose, the weapon station test unit is electrically connectable via cable connections to a weapon station of the aircraft. A weapons system headquarters is not revealed there.

The US 7,228,261 B2 shows and describes an apparatus for testing and diagnosing weapon control systems having an interface unit connectable to the weapon control system and a simulator unit.

The US Pat. No. 6,941,850 B1 shows and describes an umbilical cable that can transmit electrical signals between a carrier aircraft and a weapon load coupled to the carrier aircraft. This umbilical cable is equipped with a signal adapter that allows signals from the aircraft to be converted into appropriate weapons load signals.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Object of the present invention is to provide a test and test device for a missile launch device, as referred to in the preamble of claim 1, specify, with which the functionality of the missile starting device can be tested at any time at different locations and with which also specific functions of the missile launcher can be tested without any test or test procedures for a missile launcher affecting the operation of the Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a corresponding method for testing and / or testing the functionality of a missile launcher.

The object concerning the test and test device is solved with the features of patent claim 1.

For this purpose, the test and test device has a test and test computer and at least one missile simulation unit. The test and test computer is designed as a simulator for at least part of the functions of the weapons system headquarters and it is connectable to the weapon control computer for data transmission. The missile simulation unit can be connected on the one hand to the test and communication ports of the electrical connection device of the starting device.

ADVANTAGES

This test and test device according to the invention simultaneously integrates two simulators, namely on the one hand the missile simulation unit, which simulates the presence of a missile on the missile launch device, and on the other hand, the test and test computer, which simulates at least a part of the functions of the weapons system center. In this way, the testing and testing device, together with the missile launching device, forms a unit which behaves like a missile launching device connected to a weapon system center and provided with a sharp missile during a testing or testing procedure.

Preferably, the test and test computer is connected to a data transmission device for data transmission, which can be connected to the weapon control computer for data transmission wireless or wired. Through this development, communication devices of the missile launcher, which are provided for communication with the weapons system center, can be tested.

Alternatively or additionally, the test and test computer with the weapon control computer via a data line for data transmission directly connectable. This embodiment makes it possible to read internal data of the missile launcher and thus to monitor processes that take place within the missile launcher (so-called white-box view), even if these processes via the outer communication interfaces of the missile launcher (so-called black box view) are not visible.

It is also particularly preferred if the test and test computer can be connected to a telemetry data interface of the weapon control computer for data transmission. An insight into the processes taking place inside the missile launch device can also be obtained via this telemetry interface, so that the correctness of internal processes can be verified and, if necessary, findings about possible sources of error can be obtained.

If the missile simulation unit has a simulation computer which can be controlled by the test and test computer, the possibilities for carrying out a test of the missile starting device are thereby significantly increased since this simulates different variants of missile starting processes and, for example, complex missile defects and verifies their correct reaction can.

It is particularly advantageous if the missile simulation unit has a signal adaptation device which is connected to the simulation computer for data transmission and which can be connected to the communication ports of the starting device for data transmission. This signal adaptation device ensures that the weapon control computer of the missile launcher device can not determine that the respective launch device is not connected to a missile but only to a missile simulator.

The invention is further directed to a missile launch device assembly including at least one launch device for at least one missile and a weapon control computer associated therewith, on which a missile launch control program is installed, and wherein the launch device includes at least one electrical connector which is connected to the weapon control computer for data transmission and which is associated with and connectable to the at least one missile and has communication ports for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile, and a test and test device according to the present invention. This missile launching and testing and testing unit integrates the missile launching apparatus into the testing and testing apparatus provided with the missile simulation unit and the weapons system center simulator into an integrated test rig.

The invention is further directed to a method for testing and / or testing the operability of a missile launch device having at least one launch device for at least one missile and a weapon control computer associated therewith, on which a missile launch control program is installed, and wherein Starting device is provided with at least one electrical connection device which is connected to the data transmission with the weapon control computer and which is assigned to the at least one missile and connectable to this and has communication ports for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile. Testing and / or testing the functionality of the A missile launching device is provided with a test and test device according to the present invention, wherein for performing the method at least a part of the functions of the weapon system center is simulated by the test and test computer and wherein functions of the missile are simulated by the missile simulation unit. This method according to the invention makes it possible to carry out tests and inspections of missile launch devices in a quick and simple manner, without them having to be provided with a sharp missile and without them having to be connected to a weapon system central.

Preferred embodiments of the invention with additional design details and other advantages are described and explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

It shows:

1 a missile launch device in operational condition;

2 a first unit of missile launch device and inventive test and test device;

three a second unit of missile launch device and inventive test and test device;

4 a third unit of missile launch device and inventive test and test device;

5 a fourth unit of missile launch device and inventive test and test device;

6 a fifth unit of missile launching device and inventive test and test device;

7 a sixth unit of missile launch device and inventive test and test device;

PRESENTATION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In 1 is schematically a missile launch device 1 shown on a likewise schematically illustrated carrier vehicle 2 is mounted and together with this a Launcher L forms. The missile launch device 1 is with two launchers 10 . 12 provided, each four missiles 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D respectively 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D take up. Each of the starting devices 10 . 12 has an electrical connection device 100 respectively 120 on, each communication ports 101 . 102 . 103 . 104 respectively 121 . 122 . 123 . 124 for the respective unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission with a respectively assigned missile 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D respectively 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D exhibit.

The connection devices 100 . 120 are each for data transmission with a weapon control computer 14 of the missile launcher 1 connected.

The weapon control computer 14 is next to a central computer unit 140 with a first missile interface module 141 and a second missile interface module 142 each providing an interface for data transfer between the weapon control computer 14 and the first electrical connection device 100 or the second electrical connection device 120 the starting device 10 respectively 12 form and are connected to them. Furthermore, the weapon control computer 14 with a power supply unit 143 provided the first starting device 10 and the second starting device 12 supplied with electrical energy.

The weapon control computer 14 also has a control unit 144 for the missile launch device 1 on, by means of the missile launch device 1 is directly operable. Finally, the weapon control computer 14 still with an internal diagnostic unit 145 Mistake.

The central computer unit 140 of the weapon control computer 14 is with one in the missile launcher 1 provided navigation and localization unit 15 connected, for example via a serial interface 146 of the weapon control computer 14 ,

The weapon control computer 14 is via a data line, such as an Ethernet line, with a portable maintenance tool 11 of the missile launcher 1 connected. The weapon control computer 14 is also via a data line, such as an Ethernet line, with a power supply unit 13 of the missile launcher 1 connected. Finally, the weapon control computer 14 via a further data line, for example also an Ethernet line, with a hydraulic control device 17 which acts on the launchers for the missile and aligns them for the launch of the missile in a predetermined manner. The hydraulic control device 17 continues to control the Movements of an antenna mast on which the receiving antenna 160 and possibly also a radio reception antenna for receiving via the radio communication 34 to the radio transmitter-receiver 36 sent signals is formed. To control this antenna mast is the hydraulic control device 17 via a, for example, serial, data connection to an antenna control panel 18 in a communication connection.

The central computer unit 140 of the weapon control computer 14 is still on a data connection 147 , for example, via an Ethernet connection or via an internal data bus, with a in the launch device 1 integrated communication system 16 connected. About the communication system 16 communicates an external weapon system center three with the weapon control computer 14 ,

The communication between the weapon system headquarters three and the missile launch device 1 can be done in three different ways, namely either via a trained for data transmission radio link 30 , wired via a data line connection 32 or via a radio connection 34 leading to a radio transmitter-receiver 36 in the carrier vehicle 2 leads and commands over to or on a carrier vehicle 2 be present operator, then these commands manually via the control unit 144 in the weapons control computer 14 enters.

The communication system 16 is to receive over the wireless communication link 30 transmitted signals with an antenna element 160 and a transceiver unit 162 Mistake. Furthermore, the communication system 16 a communication computer 164 on, on the one hand with the transmitter-receiver unit 162 and on the other hand via the internal data line 147 with the central computer unit 140 of the weapon control computer 14 connected is. The communication computer 164 is with at least one encrypted working board computer 165 and at least one unencrypted board computer 166 as well as with an encryption / decryption device 167 Mistake.

This in 1 shown missile launch device 1 thus receives commands from a weapons system center three and sets these commands in control commands for the launchers 10 . 12 and the missiles attached to them. Furthermore, the missile launch device reports internal state data as well as feedback of the missile to the weapon system center.

This operational operation must be conducted reliably and without disruption, so that the corresponding mission is not endangered. To ensure this reliability, such a missile launch device, especially in peacetime, not only after the manufacture and delivery to the customer, but also in rotation during a later unused stay must be checked. In particular, immediately before an operational deployment is the missile launch device 1 to test to make sure that it is suitable for error-free operational operation.

To this usability of the missile launcher 1 to ensure, according to the invention is a test and test device 4 provided, which will be explained below with reference to the other figures.

2 shows a first variant of the with the Flugkörperstartgerät 1 connected test and test device 4 ,

The testing and testing device 4 has a test and test computer 40 , a missile simulation unit 42 and a data transmission device 44 on. The missile simulation unit 42 and the data transmission device 44 are each via a data transmission connection 41 . 43 , For example, each a data transmission cable, with the test and test computer 40 connected to the data transmission.

The missile simulation unit 42 has a signal adaptation device 46 on that with a simulation computer 48 the missile simulation unit 42 connected to the data transmission. The signal adaptation device 46 is further adapted to communicate with the communications ports 101 . 102 . 103 . 104 . 121 . 122 . 123 . 124 the starting device 10 . 12 to be connected to the data transfer. In the signal adaptation device 46 become those in the simulation computer 48 generated signals adapted so that the weapon control computer 14 of the missile launcher 1 can not determine that instead of a real missile only a missile simulator is connected. The simulation computer 48 is with the test and test computer 40 connectable and is configured and controlled by this.

The data transmission device 44 is with an encryption / decryption device 440 and a transceiver 442 provided with each other and with the test and test computer 40 are connected. The transmitting / receiving device 442 is beyond that with an antenna 444 from which a wireless communication link 446 to the antenna element 160 the transceiver unit 160 of communication system 16 of the missile launcher 1 is formed.

The test and test computer 40 communicates via the data transmission connection 446 and about the communication system 16 of the missile launcher 1 with the central computer unit 140 of the weapon control computer 14 , At the same time, the test and test computer is communicating 40 via the data transmission connection 41 with the missile simulation unit 42 facing the weapon control computer 14 simulates the presence of one or more missiles. In the in 2 The example shown simulates the missile simulation unit 42 the presence of the four in 1 shown missile 12A . 12B . 12C and 12D ,

With the in 2 Test and test set-up shown can be run through a functional sequence representing the operational deployment, a local run-up of the missile launcher 1 , its connection to that of the test and test computer 40 simulated external weapon system headquarters, the remote control of the missile launcher 1 through the simulated weapon system center as well as the initiation and execution of the missile launch sequence of the missile simulation unit 42 includes simulated missile. For example, these tests can verify safety-critical features, such as the detection and handling of Misfire or Hangfire situations. The original, operational function chains and processes as well as self-test functions are activated and run through.

If errors occur in such a test, the test and test computers will be used 40 corresponding error messages via a human-machine interface the operator given note, for example, displayed on a screen.

In addition to the in 2 shown wireless connection of the test and test computer 40 to the missile launch device 1 in which the data transfer on the wireless communication link 446 encrypted, there are other options, the test and test device 4 with the missile launch device 1 connect to.

three shows a variant in which in addition to the encrypted data transmission over the wireless data transmission connection 446 a data line 401 from a breakout box 147 ' in the the central computer unit 140 of the weapon control computer 14 with the communication computer 164 of the communication system 16 connecting data connection 147 via a monitoring data line 400 to a monitoring and data recording device 45 of the test and test computer 40 leads. This connection can be made via the internal data connection 147 of the missile launcher 1 running traffic from the test and test computer 40 be monitored and recorded.

Furthermore, over a the weapon control computer 14 with the monitoring data line 400 connecting data line 402 the inside of the weapon control computer 14 running data streams monitored and recorded.

These two above-mentioned monitors and records of the internal data streams of the missile launcher 1 expand the testing and testing device 4 to the effect that not only the externally detectable actions and reactions of the missile launcher 1 such as feedback to the external weapons system center or communication with those from the missile simulation unit 42 Simulated missiles can be considered, but at the same time the correlated internal data streams of the missile launcher 1 monitored and recorded. As a result, in particular when errors occur, deeper insights into the process sequences in the missile launch device are obtained 1 won, which facilitates the error analysis.

At the in three illustrated embodiment are a plurality of missile simulation units 42 ' each simulating a single missile. The individual missile simulation units 42 ' are via a router 42 '' with the test and test computer 40 connected, so by the test and test computer 40 each a missile simulation unit 42 ' specifically selectable and with the test and test computer 40 connectable to the data transfer. These here in the embodiment of the three exemplified variant with a variety of individually selectable missile simulation unit 42 ' can of course also be provided in the other described embodiments of the test and test setup.

4 shows an alternative test and test setup in which the data transmission device 44 the testing and testing device 4 not wireless with the communication system 16 of the missile launcher 1 but via a data transmission line 448 which is an encrypted, cable-controlled communication of the test and test computer 40 with the missile launch device 1 allows. In this variant, the antennas 444 and 160 as well as the wireless data transmission connection 446 decoupled, so that the radio link is turned off as a possible source of error.

Another alternative according to 5 shows a connection of the data transmission device 44 the testing and testing device 4 over a Data transmission line 449 , For example, an Ethernet connection, to the communication computer 164 of the communication system 16 of the missile launcher 1 , Via this data line 449 , which may be configured for example as an Ethernet connection, there is an encrypted data transmission between the test and test computer 40 and the encrypted working board computer 165 of the communication computer 164 ,

An alternative variant to that in 5 shown test and test setup is in 6 illustrated, wherein the data transmission line 449 ' not with the encrypted working board computer 165 but with the unencrypted working board computer 166 connected so that over the data line 449 unencrypted signals between the communication computer 164 and the test and test computer 40 be transmitted.

Another alternative shows 7 , where the communication between the test and test computer 40 and the missile launch device 1 over the wireless communication link 446 as in the example of 2 and also about the missile simulation unit 42 he follows. In addition to the variant according to 2 is in the variant according to 7 a telemetry data connection 450 provided that a telemetry data interface 148 of the weapon control computer 14 directly with the test and test computer 40 combines. About this telemetry data connection 450 can internally processed data of the missile launcher 1 direct and unencrypted to the test and test computer 40 be sent so that the test and test computer 40 not only via outward data connections (wireless data transmission connection 446 and the communications links to the missile simulation unit 42 ) can perform a black box test, but by means of the additionally obtained telemetry data in the internal data traffic of the missile launcher 1 Can take a look and thus a so-called white-box view of the activities of the missile launcher 1 obtained without the missile launcher special breakout boxes such as 147 ' in three must be installed.

The structure according to 7 thus unites in the testing and testing device 4 not just a simulator for the external weapon system central (formed by the test and test computer 40 ) and a simulator for the missiles (formed by the missile simulation unit 42 ), but also an analysis device for the telemetry data, also from the test and test computer 40 is formed.

By means of the simulator for the external weapon system central (formed by the test and test computer 40 ) and the missile simulation unit 42 become the external interfaces of the missile launcher 1 stimulated. The behavior of the simulated external weapon system center and the missile simulation unit 42 is about the on the test and test computer 40 running test and test software configurable, so that the measured actual response of the missile launcher 1 against the configured target response at the external interfaces can be checked. This corresponds to the so-called black box view.

By means of the analysis device for the telemetry data, also as software on the test and test computer 40 is implemented, the internal data traffic of the missile launcher 1 transparent to the outside, without the need for special devices, such as the connection of special cables is required. The telemetry data can also be transmitted wirelessly to the test and test computer, for example. The telemetry data analyzer, implemented in the software, allows for external stimulation by the test and test computer 40 and the missile simulation unit 42 on the missile launch device 1 is applied, checking whether the internal flow of information in the missile launcher 1 the external stimulation does not map correctly. This so-called white-box view enables the function check not only based on the external reactions and responses but also by checking the internal processes and in case of error, the determination of the internal causes of failure.

This combination of a back-box view and a white-box view allows a significantly improved depth of examination compared to the black-box test method known in the prior art. So far, it has been customary to achieve a white-box view special sensors, such as a data monitor, in the object to be tested (here the missile launch device 1 ), whereby, however, the to be tested missile launch device 1 is changed. According to the in 7 However, an embodiment shown in the missile launch device 1 existing telemetry interface used and in the entire test setup by establishing a data connection with the test and test computer 40 integrated, so that the test object (missile launch device) does not need to be changed.

The telemetry interface can be designed to be activatable and deactivatable, wherein it is active, for example, when the test and test device 4 with the missile launch device 1 and wherein it is deactivated when the missile launch device in the in 1 illustrated operational network with the external weapons system headquarters three and at the missile launch device 1 attached missiles interacts. In this case, the activation of the telemetry interface can be done automatically by the missile launch device 1 automatically detects if the test and test device 4 connected.

The quality of the with the test and test device 4 according to the structure in 7 performed tests and tests is thereby increased over a pure black box consideration, as in 2 is displayed significantly.

Reference signs in the claims, the description and the drawings are only for the better understanding of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Missile launcher

2

carrier vehicle

3

external weapon system headquarters

4

Testing and testing device

10

starter

10A

missile

10B

missile

10C

missile

10D

missile

11

Maintenance aid device

12

starter

12A

missile

12B

missile

12C

missile

12D

missile

13

Power supply unit

14

Weapons control computer

15

Navigation and localization unit

16

communication system

17

Hydraulic control device

18

Antenna control operation panel

30

Radio link

32

Data line connection

34

radio communication

36

Radio transceiver

40

Test and test computer

41

Communication link

42

Missile simulation unit

42 '

Missile simulation units

42 ''

router

43

Communication link

44

Data communications equipment

45

Data recorder

46

Signal adaptation device

48

computer simulation

100

electrical connection device

101

communication port

102

communication port

103

communication port

104

communication port

120

electrical connection device

121

communication port

122

communication port

123

communication port

124

communication port

140

central computer unit

141

first missile interface module

142

second missile interface module

143

Power supply unit

144

operating unit

145

diagnostic unit

146

serial interface

147

Data Connection

148

Telemetry data interface

160

antenna element

162

Transceiver unit

164

Gateway

165

encrypted working pcb computer

166

unencrypted working pcb computer

167

Encryption / decryption device

401

data line

402

data line

440

Encryption / decryption device

442

Transmitting / receiving device

444

antenna

446

wireless communication link

448

Data transmission line

449

data line

449 '

Data transmission line

450

Telemetry data processing

L

Launcher

Claims (8)

Test and test device for a missile launch device ( 1 ), which has at least one starting device ( 10 ; 12 ) for at least one missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ) and one of these and a weapon system center ( three ) remote from the location of the missile launcher, controllable weapon control computers ( 14 ) on which a missile launch control program is installed, and wherein the starting device ( 10 ; 12 ) with at least one electrical connection device ( 100 ; 120 ) which is connected to the weapon control computer for data transmission and which communicates with the at least one missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ) and connectable to it and communication ports ( 101 . 102 . 103 . 104 ; 121 . 122 . 123 . 124 ) for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ), characterized in that - the test and test device has a test and test computer ( 40 ) as well as at least one missile simulation unit ( 42 ) having; - that the test and test computer ( 40 ) as a simulator for at least a part of the functions of the weapons system center ( three ) is trained; - that the test and test computer ( 40 ) for data transmission with the weapon control computer ( 14 ) is connectable; and that the missile simulation unit ( 42 ) on the one hand with the test and test computer ( 40 ) is connected to the data exchange and on the other hand with the communication terminals of the electrical connection device ( 100 ; 120 ) is connectable. Test and test device according to claim 1, characterized in that the test and test computer ( 40 ) with a data transmission device ( 44 ) connected to the data communication with the weapon control computer ( 14 ) is connected to the data transmission wirelessly or by wire. Test and test device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the test and test computer ( 40 ) with the weapon control computer ( 14 ) is directly connectable via a data line for data transmission. Test and test device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the test and test computer ( 40 ) with a telemetry data interface ( 148 ) of the weapon control computer ( 14 ) is connectable to the data transmission. Test and test device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the missile simulation unit ( 42 ) a simulation computer ( 48 ) provided by the test and test computer ( 40 ) is controllable. Test and test device according to claim 5, characterized in that the missile simulation unit ( 42 ) a signal adaptation device ( 46 ) connected to the simulation computer ( 48 ) is connected to the data transmission and with the communication ports ( 101 . 102 . 103 . 104 ; 121 . 122 . 123 . 124 ) of the starting device ( 10 ; 12 ) is connectable to the data transmission. Unit of a missile launch device comprising at least one launch device ( 10 ; 12 ) for at least one missile and a weapon control computer associated therewith ( 14 ) on which a missile launch control program is installed, and wherein the starting device ( 10 ; 12 ) with at least one electrical connection device ( 100 ; 120 ) for data transmission with the weapon control computer ( 14 ) and the at least one missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ) and connectable to it and communication ports ( 101 . 102 . 103 . 104 ; 121 . 122 . 123 . 124 ) for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ), and a test and test device ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6. A method for testing and / or testing the functionality of a missile launcher device comprising at least one launch device ( 10 ; 12 ) for at least one missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ) and one of these associated weapon control computers ( 14 ) on which a missile launch control program is installed, and wherein the starting device ( 10 ; 12 ) with at least one electrical connection device ( 100 ; 120 ) for data transmission with the weapon control computer ( 14 ) and the at least one missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ) and connectable to it and communication ports ( 101 . 102 . 103 . 104 ; 121 . 122 . 123 . 124 ) for unidirectional and / or bidirectional data transmission to the missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ), with a testing and testing device ( 4 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least part of the functions of the weapon system center ( three ) from the test and test computer ( 40 ) and where functions of the missile ( 10A . 10B . 10C . 10D ; 12A . 12B . 12C . 12D ) from the missile simulation unit ( 42 ) are simulated.

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