FLOAT UP SYSTEM FOR SUBMARINE LAUNCHED MISSILES
Assignee
GENERAL DYNAMICS (SAN DIEGO)
Filed
Aug 26, 1981
Granted
Mar 3, 1992
Location
San Diego CA (SAIC/General Dynamics)
Abstract
A "float-up" launching system for launching missiles from submerged submarines or other submerged launchers utilizing a lightweight rigid cylindrical tube telescoped over the missile while stored in the launcher so as to not take up additional volume. On launching, the tube is extended forward of the missile by a gas generator to form a floatation chamber which creates extra buoyance forward of the missile center of gravity, but still connected to the water surface, nose upwardly, where it is disconnected and the missile booster is ignited.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Nov 18, 1982
Rescinded
Sep 13, 1991
Duration
8 years, 10 months
Inventor
- 1ROBERT A. LYNCH
Sensitive facility: San Diego CA (SAIC/General Dynamics)
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5092222
- Application
- 06295959
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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