Missile launcher for aircraft

Details Missile launcher for aircraft Missile launcher for aircraft

1976-04-20

1977-08-09

Brown, David H.

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Having rocket-storage and transfer means

89 1818, F41F 306

Patent

active

040403343

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism rapidly and repetitively launches missiles from inside an aircraft during flight. One or more missiles are carried and launched through a tube protruding through the front of the aircraft thus obviating the necessity for bomb bay or other sizeable, open doors. The aircraft interior may be used as a large accumulator so that pressurized internal air is utilized as the propellant when admitted to a breech. Thus, a "cold" launch is achieved negating the possibility of a "hang fire". Multiple missiles can be carried in revolving chambers which are capable of rapid rotation into firing position. The advantages of the system include the ability to launch at high aircraft altitudes and speeds with the missile moving toward the target.

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patent: 3583277 (1971-06-01), Crocket

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