Large cross-section interceptor vehicle and method

A vehicle may include a vehicle body maneuverable onto a near collision course with a target and a plurality of inflatable ballutes which, when inflated, extend generally radially from the vehicle body. A controller may cause the ballutes to be inflated prior to an anticipated time of collision with...

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Hauptverfasser:	OLDEN THOMAS A, CAVALLERI ROBERT J
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AIRCRAFT AMMUNITION ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSIONTRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT AVIATION BLASTING COSMONAUTICS EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION FLYING SUITS HEATING LIGHTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PARACHUTES PERFORMING OPERATIONS TRANSPORTING WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	A vehicle may include a vehicle body maneuverable onto a near collision course with a target and a plurality of inflatable ballutes which, when inflated, extend generally radially from the vehicle body. A controller may cause the ballutes to be inflated prior to an anticipated time of collision with the target. A plurality of explosive charges may be attached to at least some of the ballutes. A detonation controller may be coupled to the controller and to the plurality of explosive charges.