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Air defence system and defence missile for such a system

US5464174A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G7/2246
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Air defense system capable of intercepting high-speed airborne missiles (3), including a fixed control installation (1) and defense missiles (2). According to the present invention: PA1 at the point (F) common to the approach trajectory (T) of the said airborne missile (3) and to the interception trajectory (t) of the said defense missile (2), the said interception trajectory is transversal to the approach trajectory; PA1 the central axis of the homing head of the defense missile (2) is inclined laterally with respect to the axis of the said defense missile (2); and PA1 the said defense missile (2) is roll-stabilized, so that the said central axis of the said homing head is arranged on the side of the said airborne missile (3).

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