An aircraft launch apparatus including a bottom attachment assembly configured to receive a fixed wing aircraft, the bottom attachment assembly including a saddle movable between an open position and a locked position, the saddle including one or more front engagers and one or more rear engagers configured to engage the fixed-wing aircraft, the one or more front engagers are each configured to engage a top and a bottom of a respective wing of the fixed-wing aircraft; a plurality of landing legs connected to the bottom attachment assembly; and a top attachment assembly connected to the bottom attachment assembly and configured to receive a flexible member.


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    Title :

    Rotorcraft-assisted system for launching and retrieving a fixed-wing aircraft into and from free flight


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    Publication date :

    2025-05-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    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 / B64U



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