Abstract: The invention provides a cocoon/launcher for encanistered missiles. The cocoons provide environmental protection and temperature and humidity control for the encanistered missiles. The cocoon/launcher with its mechanical/electrical and conditioned air interface also provides a flexibility that allows missiles to be launched from a variety of ships and locations on ships.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 17, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 6, 1992
Assignee:
FMC Corporation
Inventors:
Fred A. Markquart, Lowell R. Larson, Gregory E. Hannasch, Paul R. Gottwaldt, Terry J. Walton