Recoverable pod for self-protection of aircraft and method of protecting an aircraft using a recoverable pod
US7053812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/0059
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a countermeasure system for an aircraft, a countermeasure module includes a chamber. Countermeasure equipment is housed in the chamber of the countermeasure module. An attachment mechanism allows for releasable attachment of the countermeasure module to an aircraft. A flight mechanism is provided on the countermeasure module for returning the countermeasure module to a location, such that when an aircraft to which the countermeasure module is attached reaches a desired airborne position, the attachment mechanism releases the countermeasure module from the aircraft, and the flight mechanism on the released countermeasure module returns the countermeasure module to the location.
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