Air vehicle system
US11912435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2211/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a composite air vehicle system including: a first air vehicle capable of independent aerodynamic flight; a second air vehicle capable of independent aerodynamic flight; and at least one connector element configured for reversibly interconnecting the first air vehicle and the second air vehicle in tandem arrangement to provide a composite air vehicle capable of aerodynamic flight. The composite air vehicle system is configured for enabling at least in-flight separation of composite air vehicle into the first air vehicle and second air vehicle, and for enabling each one of the first air vehicle and said second air vehicle to operate independently of one another.
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