US12704352 - Aircraft weapons pod including rail launcher

The patent describes an aircraft weapons pod featuring an enclosure that integrates a missile rail launcher and includes independently operable forward and aft door sections. This design allows for efficient deployment and storage of missiles while maintaining a streamlined profile on the aircraft.

Claim 1

1 . A system comprising: a weapons pod including an enclosure configured to be mounted on an aircraft, wherein the enclosure includes a forward door portion comprising an upper section and a lower section that are opened and closed by independent drive mechanisms, and wherein the enclosure includes an aft door portion comprising an upper section and a lower section that are opened and closed by independent drive mechanisms; and at least one rail launcher mounted to the enclosure. a weapons pod including an enclosure configured to be mounted on an aircraft, wherein the enclosure includes a forward door portion comprising an upper section and a lower section that are opened and closed by independent drive mechanisms, and wherein the enclosure includes an aft door portion comprising an upper section and a lower section that are opened and closed by independent drive mechanisms; and wherein the enclosure includes a forward door portion comprising an upper section and a lower section that are opened and closed by independent drive mechanisms, and wherein the enclosure includes an aft door portion comprising an upper section and a lower section that are opened and closed by independent drive mechanisms; and at least one rail launcher mounted to the enclosure.

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