Target for close in weapon systems

Details Target for close in weapon systems Target for close in weapon systems

1990-03-15

1991-12-03

Carone, Michael J.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, heavier-than-air

Airplane sustained

244 1TD, 434 12, 434 25, B64D 300

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050693999

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a target which is towed by an aircraft to simulate the approach of an aircraft, missile or similar threat to a Defence System, to provide realistic practice for the Defence System. In accordance with this invention there is provided a target that is connected by a cable to a tow aircraft and towed by the aircraft toward a Defence System at a low approach altitude. The target has flight surfaces that, in combination with the mass of the target, cause the target to be towed at a substantially lower altitude than the tow aircraft. This allows direct ground or sea skimming approach by the target as the tow aircraft overflys the Defence System. The target is provided with a cable release means that releases the target at a predetermined safety range, whereupon the cable rises to a free streaming height and clears the Defence System.

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patent: 4356984 (1982-11-01), Worth et al.
patent: 4834317 (1989-05-01), Deppner

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