| 摘要 |
<p>A rocket protection device is used with a multi tube rocket launcher. The rocket protection device includes a body with a convex leading surface (24) and a set of rocket bores through the body. The body is mounted on the front end of the launcher with the rocket bores through the body aligned with the launcher tubes. The convex configuration of the leading surface of the protection device minimizes rocket exhaust 'splash' on the forward launcher face and thus the amount of rocket exhaust ingested by the engine of the aircraft. The contoured profile provides a streamlined exhaust plume flow around the launcher. The protection device preferably includes a cover mechanism for closing the open leading ends of the rocket bores. This may be a membrane (28) extending over the convex leading surface of the body and secured to the body for closing the leading ends of the rocket bores. In alternative embodiments, plugs may be inserted into the leading ends of the rocket bores. This provides additional environmental protection to the rockets loaded in the launcher both in flight and on the ground. Environmental protection is also provided by the core of the body.</p> |
