System for interception and defeat of rocket propelled grenades and method of use
US7190304B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/867
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for intercepting and a defeating rocket propelled grenade (RPG) which includes the steps of detecting a thermal signature from a launch of the RPG; and cueing a narrow beam radar which locates the RPG and develops a ballistic solution and target intercept point for intercepting the PPG with an intercept vehicle.
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