Discussion on Modular Design of Airborne Torpedo Accessories

Traditional design procedures of airborne torpedo accessories are only based on platforms or torpedoes, which will bring problems such as longer lead time, higher cost, and difficult use and maintenance. This paper analyzes the functional interfaces of airborne torpedo accessories for such as suspending torpedo, stable deceleration, releasing rope constraint, relieving plug, scotching rotation of torpedo in the air, buffering, and reducing drag. According to the modular design method of products, the modular design schemes of airborne torpedo accessories are proposed following the design procedures of functional modules’ partition, serialization, and combination. Hence, the modular design schemes of airborne torpedo accessories for different types of torpedoes are obtained for helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and fly-assisting platform. Generic products can be used and design resources can be coordinated furthest. In addition, a design example is given using the modular design schemes.