CPC B64C 39/024 (2013.01) [B64C 27/28 (2013.01); B64C 39/006 (2013.01); B64U 30/12 (2023.01); B64U 30/20 (2023.01); B64U 50/14 (2023.01); B64U 70/70 (2023.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An unmanned vehicle, comprising:
a launch configuration and at least one operational configuration;
a main body, the main body including:
a structural support extending generally between a fore end and an aft end of the unmanned vehicle;
an outer surface having a generally cylindrical shape with an engine bay established within the outer surface of the main body;
a door leading to the engine bay, the door configured to be opened to expose an engine residing within the engine bay when the unmanned vehicle is in the launch configuration;
a first articulating arm operably connected to the structural support, the first articulating arm pivotably connected to the engine and configured to move at least a portion of the engine outside of the engine bay;
wherein the at least one operational configuration of the unmanned vehicle includes the engine residing at least partially outside of the engine bay.
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