发明名称 |
METHOD FOR LAUNCHING A MISSILE |
摘要 |
An air-based vertical launch system is described by means of which ballistic missile defense can be achieved effectively from a large aircraft. A method for ensuring safe missile egress is proposed. A method for ensuring that the missile strikes the ballistic missile payload section is also proposed. Together, the air basing method employing vertical (or near-vertical) launch and semi-active laser guidance yield an affordable and operationally effective missile defense against both tactical and long-range ballistic missiles. The affordability of missile defense is enhanced by the ability of an aircraft equipped with a vertical launcher to simultaneously carry out several defensive and offensive missions and to provide other capabilities such as satellite launch at other times. Methods for employing an aircraft equipped with a vertical (or near-vertical launcher) and one or more of the proposed egress assurance mechanisms in offensive ground attack missions, mine laying, and satellite launch missions are also proposed. |
申请公布号 |
US2012024136(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.02.02 |
申请号 |
US201113235783 |
申请日期 |
2011.09.19 |
申请人 |
MCCANTS, JR. THOMAS H.;BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. |
发明人 |
MCCANTS, JR. THOMAS H. |
分类号 |
F41F3/04;B64F1/04;B64G1/10;F41F3/042;F41F3/06;F41F3/073;F41H;F42B15/01;F42B22/00 |
主分类号 |
F41F3/04 |
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