An underwater launch system 1 comprises a launch tube 2 and store 3 to be ejected from the launch tube by gas pressure. The store is surrounded by a free space 16, which free space is pre-flooded immediately prior to launch by operation of valve 12. The store may be a submarine countermeasure device having motor blades which are in a retracted position when the device is within the launch tube.
Underwater launch system
2024-04-10
Patent
Electronic Resource
English