DEVICE FOR FLOATING-UP OF FLYING VEHICLE CREW FROM SUBMERGED POSITION Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: aids for emergency rescue of flying vehicle crew. SUBSTANCE: firing mechanism and rocket boosters are combined by separation charge and are connected with jet nozzles through receiver; jet nozzles are located on sides of flying vehicle symmetrically relative to its longitudinal axis. In an emergency in case of submergence of flying vehicle, signal is generated for operation of firing mechanism and rocket booster. In this case, their powder gases enter receiver through separation charge and pipe lines. Receiver is used enter jet nozzles through open valves. Jet nozzles ensure required turn of flying vehicle due to energy of firing mechanism and rocket boosters till longitudinal axis of flying vehicles comes to level. With the flying vehicle in this position, connector of on-board systems and seats are disconnected, canopy is jettisoned and surface comes to surface by means of floating chambers (pontoons). Upon reaching the level of water surface, shoulder strap, leg-restraint webbing and arm-restraint webbing are cut. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 2 dwg