Cold-gas munitions launch system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7398721
APP PUB NO 20080148927A1
SERIAL NO

11091221

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A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION6801 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE BETHESDA MD 20817

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Alberding, Mark R Glen Arm, MD 37 887
Ciappi, Jorge I Bel Air, MD 1 31

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