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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 22, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2015
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc., Plymouth, MN (US);
Joseph J. Kliger, Deweyville, UT (US);
Paul C. Braithwaite, Brigham City, UT (US);
Brian C. Liechty, Tremonton, UT (US);
Donald B. Patterson, Smithfield, UT (US);
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc., Plymouth, MN (US);
Abstract
A solid rocket motor comprises a pressure vessel, a solid propellant structure within the pressure vessel, and a flight termination system overlying the pressure vessel. The flight termination system comprises a shaped charge configured and positioned to effectuate ignition of an inner portion of the solid propellant structure and a reduction in an ability of the pressure vessel to withstand a change in internal pressure. Another solid rocket motor, a multi-stage rocket motor assembly, and a method of destroying a launch vehicle in flight are also described.