Air-based vertical launch ballistic missile defense

Details Air-based vertical launch ballistic missile defense Air-based vertical launch ballistic missile defense

2009-04-27

2010-12-14

Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Movable launcher

C089S001801

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849778

ABSTRACT:
An air-based vertical launch system is described by means of which ballistic missile defense can be achieved effectively from a large aircraft. A method for ensuring safe missile egress is proposed. A method for ensuring that the missile strikes the ballistic missile payload section is also proposed. Together, the air basing method employing vertical (or near-vertical) launch and semi-active laser guidance yield an affordable and operationally effective missile defense against both tactical and long-range ballistic missiles. The affordability of missile defense is enhanced by the ability of an aircraft equipped with a vertical launcher to simultaneously carry out several defensive and offensive missions and to provide other capabilities such as satellite launch at other times. Methods for employing an aircraft equipped with a vertical (or near-vertical launcher) and one or more of the proposed egress assurance mechanisms in offensive ground attack missions, mine laying, and satellite launch missions are also proposed.

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