Abstract:
A missile such as a projectile (11) carries at least two submunitions (13, 14) each of which has an active guidance capability. Each submunition (13, 14) has a forward end (21) which is slanted, creating an asymmetric shape for the submunition (13, 14). When the projectile (11) reaches a predetermined point in its trajectory, the submunitions (13, 14) are dispensed in a manner which causes the submunitions (13, 14) to acquire different flight paths. The guidance system on each submunition (13, 14) relies on the asymmetrical shape of the submunition (13, 14) to cause the submunition (13, 14) to precess about its center axis, thus creating an appropriate search pattern, such as a rosette search pattern. The asymmetric shape of the submunitions (13, 14) can also be used to control the flight path of the submunition (13, 14) after a suitable target has been acquired by the submunition's guidance system. The inventive arrangement gives the submunitions (13, 14) the ability to search, acquire, track, hit and defeat in a package with minimum dimensions and with minimum complexity.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a process and apparatus for transporting and dropping a plurality of charges contained in a single container. Within the shell of the container is arranged a plurality of modules, the bodies of which contain a charge, which may particularly be military; said modules are extracted one by one, upon command, through the rear of the shell. This extraction can take place only if a general mechanical control element has moved from a position called the "safety" position to a position called the "cocked" position, a movement which can take place only when the means for fastening the container has been released from the lug holding it to the carrier vehicle. The invention is applied particularly to modular bombs having fragmentable modules designed for neutralization of relatively widespread ground targets.
Abstract:
A two stage parachute recovery system for use in recovering fuzes or otherensitive equipment from a projectile that has been launched from a gun barrel wherein explosive means are successively detonated by a timing mechanism and by centrifugal force imparted to the projectile respectively so as to deploy each of the said parachutes and to thereby recover the fuze before impact.
Abstract:
A fuel-air explosive weapon launched from a remote distance is used for clearing minefields. A set timing pattern in the operation of the minefield clearance round permits varied range through retarding the length of time that a programed sequence of events occurs at the launch site. Upon flight, the round follows a predetermined pattern in deployment of a parachute, firing cloud detonators and initiation of a burster charge. An extendable probe at the front of the round permits detonation at a predetermined level above ground. The descent by parachute provides a relatively stable launching platform for cloud detonators if they are fired prior to the burster charge detonation for dispersal of the fuel-air cloud.
Abstract:
A submarine launched missile having a solid propellant rocket motor portion and a weapon portion is adapted for guidance from the water through the air and after motor burn out, followed by motor and weapon separation, aerodynamic steering of the weapon to the target point by a terminal guidance system for control of movable surfaces on the weapon.
Abstract:
1. A parachute assembly for an aircraft launched mine comprising, A RUPTURABLE CASING WHEREIN THE PARACHUTE IS INITIALLY DISPOSED IN A FOLDED CONDITION, A STATIC LINE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID PARACHUTE AND THE AIRCRAFT, MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID STATIC LINE IN A FOLDED CONDITION UNTIL AFTER MINE LAUNCHING AND THEN RELEASING SAID STATIC LINE TO PERMIT MAXIMUM EXTENSION THEREOF, A RELEASE MECHANISM INITIALLY CONNECTED TO THE MINE, A RISER LINE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID PARACHUTE AND SAID RELEASE MECHANISM FOR EFFECTING SPACING OF SAID RELEASE MECHANISM AND MINE FROM SAID PARACHUTE, MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID RISER LINE IN A FOLDED CONDITION UNTIL AFTER MINE LAUNCHING AND THEN RELEASING SAID RISER LINE TO PERMIT MAXIMUM EXTENSION THEREOF, AND MEANS FORMED ON SAID CASING FOR EFFECTING RUPTURING THEREOF UPON MAXIMUM EXTENSION OF SAID RISER LINE AND SAID STATIC LINE THEREBY EFFECTING RELEASE OF SAID PARACHUTE FROM SAID CONTAINER BY SAID STATIC LINE.
Abstract:
A chaff dispenser for signals and other uses, which ejects from a moving craft and disperses the signal material after a pre-set delay time, comprises an outer case, a canister holding the chaff and explosive charge, a timer, and a parachute. Upon ejection, the timer measures the delay time, releases itself and the parachute which pulls the canister from the outer case. The canister explodes to disperse the chaff. The invention herein described was made in the course of or under contract with the U.S. Air Force (Contract F33657-72-C-0136).
Abstract:
A drop bomb usable in a retarded and an unretarded mode at the option of the aircraft pilot, having tail fins and a parachute within a cannister in the tail section. The parachute may be deployed for the retarded mode by retaining at the aircraft a lanyard attached to an arming wire associated with a ball lock release mechanism which holds a spring loaded cover on the parachute cannister. For the unretarded deployment, the lanyard is not retained at the aircraft, but falls with the bomb and the ball lock mechanism is not activated.
Abstract:
A descent retarding system for an airdropped store is provided by a multistage canister allowing timed, sequential deployment of a parachute and parawing. Following ejection of the store, split half rings and a cover are removed from one end for deployment of a deceleration parachute. After a delay provided by a mechanical or pyrotechnic timer, a retaining member is removed from a parawing compartment allowing resilient, longitudinal finger-like sections of the compartment housing to spring outwardly allowing rapid deployment of an accordion-folded parawing. The parachute is jettisoned once the parawing has inflated.
Abstract:
An aerial weapon is provided for the suppression of antiaircraft artillery fire against an air attack. This concept has been called various names in the past, notably AFIRM standing for Anti-Flak InfraRed Missile. A first rocket delivers the missile which descends on a parachute until the heat of an antiaircraft gun is sensed. A second rocket propels the missile to target under control of heat sensing guidance and control unit.