An aircraft-to-aircraft retrieval system can be used to capture a remote aircraft for retrieval into and service by a transport aircraft during a flight mission. An aircraft capture device can be towed from the transport aircraft and brought into proximity with the remote aircraft during flight. A probe of the remote aircraft can be received within a receptacle of the aircraft capture device, and locking cables or locking arms of the aircraft capture device can be secured onto a portion of the probe. The aircraft capture device can be provided with an activation switch for detecting contact with the probe located in the receptacle and for transmitting an indication of the contact to initiate engagement of the probe. The aircraft capture device can be locked to the probe while it is reeled to the transport aircraft for retrieval of the remote aircraft.
Aircraft capture system and method
09.06.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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