Aircraft protection system and method

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2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Tweel, Jr., John (Department: 2636)

Communications: electrical

Aircraft alarm or indicating systems

C342S036000, C342S067000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06977598

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for protecting aircraft includes a plurality of missile warning sensors and a turret mounted near the top of at least one support structure. Each missile warning sensor is operable to detect a missile and the turret is operable to emit a laser beam that is directed toward the missile to divert the missile from its intended flight pattern.

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