Patent ID: 7273001
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: F41F,F42B

Abstract:
1. A modular launch-cell system for a launch vehicle, comprising: (a) a plurality of launch-cells, each of said launch-cells including a missile, said launch-cells being arranged in a structure having a plurality of layers, each of said layers including at least two of said launch-cells; and (b) a base, said launch-cells being reversibly mechanically connected to said base, wherein at least one of said launch-cells includes: (i) a lower attachment arrangement which reversibly mechanically connects said at least one launch-cell to directly to selectably either said base or directly to another of said launch-cells disposed below said at least one launch-cell; and (ii) an upper attachment arrangement configured for reversibly mechanically connecting said at least one launch-cell directly to another of said launch-cells disposed above said at least one launch-cell.