The present invention relates to an apparatus, detachably mountable to the external surface of an aircraft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fully self-contained apparatus comprising an electrical device, such as a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), and a corresponding thermal management system and power supply.

The present invention relates to an apparatus, detachably mountable to the external surface of an aircraft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fully self-contained apparatus comprising an electrical device, such as a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), and a corresponding thermal management system and power supply.

A device for use in identifying an explosive includes a processor and an induction heat source in communication with the processor. The induction heat source is configured to emit radiation to heat a metallic component of an explosive device by way of induction. The device also includes a temperature sensor in communication with the processor that is configured to detect heat emitted from the metallic component of the explosive device. The processor is configured to identify a location of the metallic component of the explosive device based on the detected heat. A gas sensor is used to detect one or more gases emitted from a non-metallic explosive device. The device further includes an action arm configured to conduct a detonation attempt at the location of the metallic component of the explosive device.

A device for use in identifying an explosive includes a processor and an induction heat source in communication with the processor. The induction heat source is configured to emit radiation to heat a metallic component of an explosive device by way of induction. The device also includes a temperature sensor in communication with the processor that is configured to detect heat emitted from the metallic component of the explosive device. The processor is configured to identify a location of the metallic component of the explosive device based on the detected heat. A gas sensor is used to detect one or more gases emitted from a non-metallic explosive device. The device further includes an action arm configured to conduct a detonation attempt at the location of the metallic component of the explosive device.

An effector for an aircraft has an effector body and a stealth sheath enclosing the effector body at least in part. The stealth shell is attached to the effector body and embodied so as to be separated from the aircraft and from the effector body during flight of the aircraft carrying the effector.

An effector for an aircraft has an effector body and a stealth sheath enclosing the effector body at least in part. The stealth shell is attached to the effector body and embodied so as to be separated from the aircraft and from the effector body during flight of the aircraft carrying the effector.

A recoil device is provided for a gun having a barrel with a breech. The device includes a breech nut, a brake assembly, a pneumatic spring and a counter-recoil buffer. The breech nut has first and second adjacent sides. The brake assembly includes a brake cylinder that mounts to the breech nut on the first side. The pneumatic spring mounts to the breech nut on the second side. The counter-recoil buffer attaches to the pneumatic spring. The brake cylinder and the pneumatic spring internally push fluids for recoil absorption and return in response to firing the gun.

A recoil device is provided for a gun having a barrel with a breech. The device includes a breech nut, a brake assembly, a pneumatic spring and a counter-recoil buffer. The breech nut has first and second adjacent sides. The brake assembly includes a brake cylinder that mounts to the breech nut on the first side. The pneumatic spring mounts to the breech nut on the second side. The counter-recoil buffer attaches to the pneumatic spring. The brake cylinder and the pneumatic spring internally push fluids for recoil absorption and return in response to firing the gun.

An IDAS compatible weapons mounting platform for a helicopter, such as the UH-1, that allows two weapon stores, including Hellfire, to mount to each side of the aircraft. The platform is compatible with a broad array of weapons, such as the Hellfire and other smart weapons, and increases the total weapon payload to 1,000 lbs per aircraft side, while having positive safety margins throughout the flight profile.

An IDAS compatible weapons mounting platform for a helicopter, such as the UH-1, that allows two weapon stores, including Hellfire, to mount to each side of the aircraft. The platform is compatible with a broad array of weapons, such as the Hellfire and other smart weapons, and increases the total weapon payload to 1,000 lbs per aircraft side, while having positive safety margins throughout the flight profile.