ROCKET POD ENGINE PLANT (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC B64G1/40 F02K9/60 B64G1/66 

FIELD: rocketry and space engineering; rocket pod engine plants.

SUBSTANCE: proposed engine plant includes gas source, receiver, actuating members, pipe lines, truss, pneumatic board and other units and systems. Secured on hollow framework of pneumatic board are components of pneumo-hydraulic system of engine plant. According to first version, hollow hermetic rods of truss are used as receiver. Cavities of these rods are connected with gas source and with actuating members of engine plant by means of pipe lines. According to second version, hollow framework of pneumatic board is used as receiver. Cavity of framework of pneumatic board is connected with gas source and with actuating members of engine plant by means of pipe lines.

EFFECT: reduced mass of aircraft due to use of hollow structures as receiver.

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