System for launching projectiles in particular as a countermeasure from an aircraft

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The system (2) has a tube (5) connected to an aircraft for receiving and launching projectiles (6), and a control mechanism (7) to advance and output the projectiles from the tube. A projectile ejection module (8) is fixed in the extension of the tube opposite the mechanism. The module successively receives a projectile from the tube, in an axial passage (12), through the action of the mechanism. The module includes a side opening (11) in communication with the passage and through which the projectile is ejected by a controllable ejector device provided between the module and the projectile. #CMT# : #/CMT# The tube is arranged parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# System for launching projectiles from an aircraft i.e. fighter aircraft, for countermeasure against enemy missiles. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The arrangement of the tube and the ejection module enables the launching system to eject any type of countermeasure projectile with explosive loads from a single launching interface with optimal orientation of the projectiles directly in an aerodynamic flow. The launching system limits obstruction under the aircraft, releases places previously occupied by different systems, and reduces mass of the aircraft. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a partially cut-away perspective view of a projectile launching system prior to launch of a projectile. 2 : Projectile launching system 5 : Tube 6 : Projectiles 7 : Control mechanism 8 : Projectile ejection module 11 : Side opening 12 : Axial passage.