Patent ID: 6113027
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: F41G,F42B

Abstract:
A flight launched fiber optic dual payout system for a command guided missile, comprising:(a) missile dispenser means connected to said missile for dispensing a first fiber optic cable from said command guided missile;(b) launch platform dispenser means detachably connected to said missile dispenser means for dispensing a second fiber optic cable from a launch platform, said launch platform dispenser means being retained with a launch platform subsequent to the launch of said command guided missile;(c) connection means for connecting said first fiber optic cable to said second fiber optic cable; and(d) launch platform interface means connected to said launch platform for mounting said missile to said launch platform and completing a fiber optic data link between said command guided missile and said launch platform;said launch platform interface means including means for detaching said launch platform dispenser means from said missile dispenser means and rotating said launch platform dispenser means to a ready position such that both said missile dispenser means and said launch platform dispenser means are directed aft just prior to the launch of said command guided missile.