The object of the present invention to provide a sonobuoy launcher system utilizing a safe, quick-acting, high capacity pneumatic ejection force. Another object is to provide a launcher system capable of a plurality of sonobuoys in a single shipping and launching tube containing no hazardous explosive energy components. A further object is to provide a launcher system in which a plurality of sonobuoys within a single tube can be ejected one at a time. A still further object is to provide a launcher system which will operate from existing energy sources developed within the aircraft, which is relatively simple to install and load, and which is inexpensive to manufacture, operate and repair. Still another object is to provide a high capacity, quick acting gas operated valve which is reliable, simple to manufacture and repair, and reliable.
Pneumatic Launcher System
1982
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ROTARY WING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND PNEUMATIC LAUNCHER
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