Patent · US Expired

Rail launched missile

US3967529A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1974
Grant dateJul 6, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 20, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B10/38
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self powered missile is provided with pairs of slotted lugs and curved nching rail cooperating with said lugs. The rail is surmounted by attachment means for fastening to a variety of launch platforms. When the missile is launched, the rail stays with the launcher platform and the lugs retract flush with the skin of the missile.

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