System and method for dispensing of multiple kill vehicles using an integrated multiple kill vehicle payload

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8575526
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12923707

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An interceptor system and method for dispensing of multiple kill vehicles, including, a carrier vehicle having a central carrier vehicle axis and axial propulsion integrated into the carrier vehicle, a payload adapter associated with the carrier vehicle for connecting a payload to a boost vehicle, the payload adapter being located aft of the carrier vehicle, and multiple kill vehicles mounted to the carrier vehicle radially around a circumference of the carrier vehicle.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION6801 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE BETHESDA MD 20817

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Colvin, Randy D Madison, US 1 16
Mak, Michael S Santa Clara, US 1 16
Wuerl, Adam M Madison, US 1 16

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