Multipurpose launcher and controls
US5452640A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The multipurpose launcher and controls disclosed herein relates to a modular, expandable system with several operational and combat mission options for surface ships. Particularly, the system enables growth in both structure and controls to enable a staged build up, an upgrade or a turnkey system which can launch different types of missiles, rockets, chaff and decoy. More particularly, the system's modularity in both structure and controls enables it to adopt to a variety of existing and future mission requirements. The multipurpose launcher provides trainability and pointing capability for optimal area coverage and for ordnance requiring precise target placement. The system is reconfigurable and modular to obtain a desired ship class mission capability.
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