EP3408604B8 - Noiseless weapon ejection system - Google Patents

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EP3408604B8
EP3408604B8 EP17701091.5A EP17701091A EP3408604B8 EP 3408604 B8 EP3408604 B8 EP 3408604B8 EP 17701091 A EP17701091 A EP 17701091A EP 3408604 B8 EP3408604 B8 EP 3408604B8
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noiseless
ejection system
weapon ejection
weapon
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Helmut Rademann
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ThyssenKrupp AG
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41FAPPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES OR MISSILES FROM BARRELS, e.g. CANNONS; LAUNCHERS FOR ROCKETS OR TORPEDOES; HARPOON GUNS
    • F41F3/00Rocket or torpedo launchers
    • F41F3/08Rocket or torpedo launchers for marine torpedoes
    • F41F3/10Rocket or torpedo launchers for marine torpedoes from below the surface of the water

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  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
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  • Supply Devices, Intensifiers, Converters, And Telemotors (AREA)
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DE102016201101.4A DE102016201101B4 (en) 2016-01-26 2016-01-26 Noiseless weapon ejection system
PCT/EP2017/050887 WO2017129444A1 (en) 2016-01-26 2017-01-17 Noiseless weapon ejection system

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EP3408604A1 EP3408604A1 (en) 2018-12-05
EP3408604B1 EP3408604B1 (en) 2019-10-16
EP3408604B8 true EP3408604B8 (en) 2019-11-20

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DE102021206949B3 (en) 2021-07-01 2022-08-18 Thyssenkrupp Ag Low-noise weapon balancing device in a submarine and method of operation

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US3631760A (en) * 1969-12-05 1972-01-04 Us Navy Pneumatic torpedo launcher with hydraulic operated snubber
US3773025A (en) * 1971-11-02 1973-11-20 Marotta Scientific Controls Method and apparatus for ejection by compressed gas
DE3402619A1 (en) 1984-01-26 1985-08-08 Krupp Mak Maschinenbau Gmbh, 2300 Kiel EXHAUST DEVICE FOR ARMORING FROM U-BOAT TORPEDO TUBES
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WO2017129444A1 (en) 2017-08-03

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