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miniature torpedo

A miniature, torpedo technology, applied in torpedoes, marine torpedoes, weapon types, etc., to achieve the effect of increasing the carrying capacity of torpedoes

Active Publication Date: 2016-10-19
THE BOEING CO
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as typically, small UAVs have limited payload capabilities, and the size and weight of typical, larger torpedoes prevents their use on smaller scale UAV platforms

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[0031] figure 1 is a side view of the miniature torpedo device 12 picture , some components are shown in partial cross-section. The construction of the device 12 to be described is largely symmetrical about a central axis 14 of the device. Device 12 has an overall axial length of approximately 18.5 inches from a front end 16 to a rear end 18 of the device. The component parts of device 12 are constructed of materials that provide device 12 with sufficient structural strength for its intended purpose and provide the device with an approximate weight of less than 10 pounds. Component parts constructed of specific materials will be identified.

[0032] The miniature torpedo 12 basically includes: a contact and attachment assembly 22 located at the front end 16 of the device; a chamber 24 operatively connected to the contact and attachment assembly 22 and extending rearwardly; The rear end 18 is operatively connected to the chamber 24 .

[0033] refer to Figure 1 to 4. The...

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A lightweight, miniature torpedo (12) having a contact and attachment assembly (22) for retaining the torpedo (12) to the hull in response to contact with the hull; a chamber (24), housing a plurality of flammable elements (132) that continuously ignite and burn against the hull at a combustion temperature above the melting temperature of the material of the hull; and a propulsion and steering assembly (26) that The assembly propels and guides the torpedo (12) through the water to the hull. The torpedo (12) is constructed such that it is of a size and weight capable of being carried and launched by an unmanned aircraft.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to miniature torpedoes, and more particularly to lightweight, miniature torpedoes capable of being carried by and launched from unmanned aerial vehicles. Background technique [0002] Typical anti-ship torpedoes are too heavy and too large to be carried by and launched from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Typical torpedoes are constructed using heavy plastic bomb explosives. The amount and type of explosives employed in typical torpedoes adds significantly to the size and weight of the torpedo. Small UAVs typically have limited payload capabilities, and the size and weight of typical, larger torpedoes prevent their use on smaller scale UAV platforms. Contents of the invention [0003] Embodiments of the miniature torpedo according to the present invention overcome the limitations of conventional torpedoes that prevent them from being Size and weight disadvantages for smaller UAVs to carry and launch. According to o...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): F42B12/44F42B12/62F42B19/00
CPCF42B19/00F42B12/44F42B12/62F42B15/22F42B19/46
Inventor 路易斯·里沃利
Owner THE BOEING CO