Oleg Arefin, an engineer from St. Petersburg, has developed an unusual scheme for launching missiles from a surface ship. At launch, the ship's hull partially submerges into the water, compensating for the impulse and stabilizing the missile's flight.
In classic installations, the main load from the launch is transferred to the hull, which requires a large displacement. The new scheme solves the problem through hydrodynamics: part of the energy goes into the downward movement of the hull.
Before launch, the ship is moved to a near-vertical position. At the moment of launch, it goes into the water, acting as a damper. Additionally, water cannons and propeller-rudder devices are used, which create directed thrust and maintain stability.
According to the patent description, this approach allows launching heavy missiles even in rough seas without increasing the size of the carrier.
The project also allows for the placement of several launchers and the assembly of multi-stage rockets directly on board. This simplifies preparation and provides flexibility in choosing a configuration.
As a result, surface ships can gain capabilities that previously required underwater carriers — without switching to more complex and expensive solutions.