Cold-gas munitions launch system

Details Cold-gas munitions launch system Cold-gas munitions launch system

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Johnson, Stephen M (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Having tubular guide means

C089S001806, C089S001819, C089S014300

Reexamination Certificate

active

11091221

ABSTRACT:
A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.

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Answers.com; Jul. 10, 2007; one page.
English abstract of JP 2-296600; 2 pages.

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