ARTHUR CHRISTIAN GRANTZ
Pilots at Graham Ave, Redondo Beach, CA
License number
California A0711464
Issued Date
Jun 2016
Expiration Date
Jun 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
2021 Graham Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Professional information
Airbreathing Propulsion Assisted Gun-Launched Projectiles
US Patent:
5513571, May 7, 1996
Filed:
May 17, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/245130
Inventors:
Arthur C. Grantz - Redondo Beach CA
Kevin G. Bowcutt - CA
Richard T. Cervisi - Irvine CA
Kevin G. Bowcutt - CA
Richard T. Cervisi - Irvine CA
Assignee:
Rockwell International Corporation - Seal Beach CA
International Classification:
F42B 1034
US Classification:
102374
Abstract:
An air-breathing, propulsion-assisted projectile designed to be rocket or gun launched and capable of accelerating to hypersonic velocities includes a body having an encompassing cowl, an air compression section, an engine assembly located adjacent the air compression section, and a nozzle section located adjacent the engine assembly. The engine assembly includes apparatus for fuel storage and delivery to a combustion region. The rear end portion of the cowl is configured to direct the exiting combusted air-and-fuel mixture over the nozzle section of the body.