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System for interception and defeat of rocket propelled grenades and method of use

US7190304B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2004
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 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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