Sekundärbewaffnung

Sekundärbewaffnung refers to weapons carried in addition to a primary armament. This is a common concept across various fields, most notably in military and historical contexts, but also in fictional settings. In a military or historical context, a primary weapon might be a rifle, a cannon, or a larger missile system, while secondary weapons are typically smaller, more easily accessible, and intended for different tactical situations.

Examples of secondary armament include sidearms like pistols or revolvers carried by soldiers or pilots, or smaller missile launchers that supplement a main gun on a tank or aircraft. These weapons are often designed for close-quarters combat, self-defense, or as a backup if the primary weapon fails or becomes impractical. The term can also extend to ancillary weapons like grenades, knives, or even defensive systems such as flares or chaff deployed by aircraft.

In aviation, secondary armament might consist of air-to-air missiles on a fighter jet whose primary role is air-to-ground attack, or vice versa. For naval vessels, torpedoes could be considered secondary armament to main artillery guns. The distinction between primary and secondary can sometimes be fluid depending on the specific platform and its intended mission. The presence and type of secondary armament significantly influence a vehicle's or individual's tactical flexibility and engagement capabilities.