Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft propulsion – Launching
Patent
1997-10-03
1999-07-20
Jordan, Charles T.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft propulsion
Launching
89 1802, 89 1804, 89 1805, 89 1815, B64F 104, F41A 900, F41F 304
Patent
active
059246480
ABSTRACT:
An improved system is disclosed for upending/reclining an extraterrestrial vehicle. In one embodiment, first and second trunnion supports may be positioned on opposing sides of a u-shaped opening provided at the rearward end of a mobile support platform. A launch vehicle may be pivotably supported via trunnions received by the first and second trunnion supports for pivotal movement between a reclined position on top of the support platform to an upended position. In the upended position a launch vehicle will extend through the u-shaped opening. A bridge assembly may be selectively interconnected to the launch vehicle to facilitate handling, transport and storage therewith.
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Jordan Charles T.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Wesson Theresa M.
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