ROCKET-TORPEDO LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: armament of surface ships. SUBSTANCE: the launcher has launching tubes with devices for packing of the front sections of the tubes in the form of a rigid convex outside shell edged on two sides by a closed elastic cord and a rigid annular rim with tightening members. The shell outside diameter is less than the inside diameter of the annular rim. The packing surfaces of the launching tube flange and the annular rim are made tapered. The launching tube is provided with members deflecting the convex shell at the instant of a shot and with a device of remote signaling on the presence of the shell on the tube section. EFFECT: prevented collision of the shell with ammunition and deck structural members at launching on the stop and at high speeds of the carrier ship. 4 cl, 3 dwg