Loading vehicle for multiple tube missile launcher - has crane which lifts charge on to pivoted arms on launcher mounted frame

摘要

The loader vehicle (14) transfers missiles (7) in baskets or containers (8) to the launcher (1). The container has fittings (20) to link and suspend it from a cable (19) of a loader crane (16). The container has a horizontal shaft (21) between the crane fittings (20), acting as a pivot for a rigid V section support frame (22). The branches (25) of the frame have a transverse pivot (26) on the launcher bearings (10). The container shaft is offset horizontally relative to the container centre of gravity, to enable it to tilt on the shaft by lifting the cable (19).