The present invention is a system which facilitates the launch and recovery of an aircraft or other vehicle by another vehicle or site. This system includes cables, wires or other “lines” that are connected to both the subject vehicle and the launch and recovery platform and facilities to extend, retract and position these lines. When the relative motion of the subject vehicle and launch and recovery platform causes the lines to intersect, the lines are connected to each other by means of a hook, carabiner or similar attachment device resulting in the effective capture of the subject vehicle. One or both of the lines may then be retracted resulting in the recovery of the subject vehicle. Launch is accomplished by extending one or both of the lines and subsequently releasing the attachment device.
Line Intersect Vehicle Launch and Recovery
2016-08-04
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |
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