ROCKET-TORPEDO LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: armament of naval underwater ships. SUBSTANCE: the rocket- torpedo launcher comprises firing tubes mounted on a platform in the form of two spaced supports. The rotary support is installed under the front part of the firing tubes and rests on the deck through a vertical pin. The movable support is installed under the rear part of the firing tubes and rests through rollers on a fixed arched base. It is furnished with a spring-loaded retainer conjugated with the seats of the fixed base, as well as with a lever linked with the retainer and engageable through a cam with the roller of the firing circuit electric contact. EFFECT: simplified design and reduced mass of the launcher at an enhanced safety of fire. 4 dwg