Patent ID: 7997180
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: B64D,F41F

Abstract:
1. A missile launching system, comprising: a launch rail configured to be attached to an aircraft, the launch rail comprising a substantially T-shaped longitudinal slot, and at least two hanger members configured to be attached to a missile at longitudinally spaced locations, at least a rearmost hanger member of the at least two hanger member comprising a substantially T-shaped section configured to be received in the substantially T-shaped longitudinal slot in the launch rail, wherein the rearmost hanger member comprises two separable main parts, the two separable main parts comprising a first main part configured to engage a respective lateral, first groove section of the substantially T-shaped longitudinal slot, and a second main part configured to be attached to the missile and be slidably guided in a second groove section of the substantially T-shaped longitudinal slot normal to the first groove section and opening towards the missile, said second main part comprising laterally extending collars configured to interact in close proximity with respective rail sections facing the missile, said second main part being configured to separate from the first part when launching the missile.