Apparatus for ejecting a transport and launching container from a missile launcher

In an apparatus for ejecting a missile container from a missile launcher, including a pivoted ejector lever means movable between a first, ready to operate position and a second operated position;

• the improvement comprising movable anchor means, first spring means coupled between said movable anchor means and said ejector lever means, actuating means comprising means for moving said anchor means to load said first spring means and thereby apply a first torque to said ejector lever means in the direction to move said ejector lever means to said second position thereof for ejecting said container, first catch means coupled to said anchor means for holding said first spring means in a loaded state, second catch means for holding said ejector lever means at said first position thereof, said actuating means further comprising means for releasing said second catch means for movement from said first position to said second position, means responsive to movement of said ejector lever means to said second position for releasing said first catch means, and second spring means coupled to apply a second torque to said ejector lever means in a direction to move said ejector lever means to said first position thereof, said second torque being smaller than said first torque, whereby said second spring means move said ejector lever means to said first position only in response to release of said first catch means.