Apparatus for providing an interface between a missile and a launch platform
AssigneeMbda UK Limited
InventorsDominic Philip Frederick Fountain, Andrew James Charlton
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Abstract
There is disclosed apparatus for providing an interface between a missile and a launch platform. The apparatus comprises one or more rocket motors, and a jettison device operable to jettison the apparatus from the missile. The apparatus is configured to launch from the launch platform with the missile and to jettison from the missile after operation of the rocket motors. A missile adapted to be launched with the apparatus is also disclosed.
Claims18
Apparatus for providing an interface between a missile and a launch platform, the apparatus comprising one or more rocket motors, and a jettison device operable to jettison the apparatus from the missile;
- the apparatus being configured to launch from the launch platform with the missile and to jettison from the missile after operation of the rocket motors.
A weapon system comprising a launch platform, a missile, and an apparatus for providing an interface between the launch platform and the missile, the apparatus comprising:
- a first mechanical interface attachable to the launch platform;
- a second mechanical interface attachable to the missile;
- an electronic interface arranged to provide electrical communication between the missile and the launch platform;
- one or more rocket motors;
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- a jettison device operable to jettison the apparatus from the missile;
- wherein the apparatus is configured to launch from the launch platform with the missile, and to jettison from the missile after operation of the rocket motors.
Apparatus for providing an interface between a missile and a launch platform, the apparatus comprising one or more rocket motors, a tilt sensor configured to determine an orientation of the apparatus and a jettison device operable to jettison the apparatus from the missile when the apparatus is at a predetermined orientation;
- the apparatus being configured to launch from the launch platform with the missile and to jettison from the missile after operation of the rocket motors and when the apparatus is at the predetermined orientation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.