Low Cost Multiple Round Launcher.

Abstract

A multiple round rocket launcher comprised of a honeycomb construction with each tube having a hexagonal cross-section. Metal sheets are formed into a semi-hexagonal cross-sectional configuration with a flat section between each semi-hexagonal section. A pair of formed sheets are placed together in opposing relation to form a hexagonal assembly comprised of a plurality of hexagonal tubes. The sheets are spot welded along the length of the flat section between the raised portions of the hexagonal configuration to form a single assembly comprised of a plurality of hexagonal tubes. Additional similar assemblies are provided in the same manner and each assembly is bonded to adjacent assemblies to form a launcher pod having a plurality of hexagonal launch tubes. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 1979
Accession Number
ADD007546

Entities

People

  • Herman R. Oswell

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Honeycomb Structures
  • Launch Tubes
  • Launchers
  • Rocket Launchers

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Microwave Engineering.