AVIATION LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: aeronautical engineering; suspending rockets and launching them from carrier aircraft.

SUBSTANCE: proposed launcher has two-level body in form of hollow load-bearing beam with suspension unit, launcher guide, front and rear fairings. Arranged inside body are locking mechanism, separation connector mechanism, electric units, electric bundle and pneumatic system including the nitrogen bottle, electric valve, pipe line and pneumatic connector. Mounted inside beam at points where launcher is suspended from aircraft are load-bearing members and hollow non-load-bearing casings over remaining length. Said mechanisms and electric valve are rigidly interconnected and are located on inner surface of guide. Pneumatic system is provided with selector switch of the nitrogen supply line which is connected with pilot's cabin control console.

EFFECT: enhanced reliability; improved service characteristics.

6 cl, 7 dwg