ROCKET-TORPEDO LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: naval armament. SUBSTANCE: the launcher has firing tubes and a powder firing system with cartridge chambers and gas conduits. A breechblock with a cover and remote and hand fire mechanisms is attached to the body of each cartridge chamber by means of a pressure ring. The cartridge chamber accommodates an electromagnetic device with a movable armature, and a bracket joined to the breech- block is attached to the body of the breechblock. The breechblock firing mechanism is linked to the armature of the electromagnetic device through a rigid tie-rod located in the bracket body. EFFECT: guaranteed safety against spontaneous fire, prevented wear of the firing circuit cable, and enhanced reliability of operation of the firing mechanism. 5 cl, 8 dwg