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A universal warhead adapter comprises a tubular sleeve configured to contain any of various warheads of different configurations, and an aft bulkhead designed to replicate the aft end of a standard warhead with which existing tail assemblies are compatible. A universal missile is made by disposing a

A universal warhead adapter comprises a tubular sleeve configured to contain any of various warheads of different configurations, and an aft bulkhead designed to replicate the aft end of a standard warhead with which existing tail assemblies are compatible. A universal missile is made by disposing a selected warhead within the sleeve and fixing the warhead therein with fastening mechanisms, and attaching a tail assembly to the aft bulkhead and a nose assembly to the forward end of the sleeve. Control surfaces, rocket motors, and/or turbine engines can be attached directly to the sleeve. An umbilical can be routed internally from a tail assembly through the sleeve and can be connected to an aircraft electrical system via an integral connector attached to the sleeve.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An adapter for housing warheads of various configurations, comprising:a tubular sleeve defining an internal cavity sized to receive a selected one of a plurality of warheads of different predetermined configurations such that the warhead is enclosed by the sleeve, the s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An adapter for housing warheads of various configurations, comprising:a tubular sleeve defining an internal cavity sized to receive a selected one of a plurality of warheads of different predetermined configurations such that the warhead is enclosed by the sleeve, the sleeve having a forward end and an aft end and being aerodynamically and structurally configured to function as a body portion of a missile;a forward frame for securing a warhead against movement within the sleeve, the forward frame being configured to releasably attach to a nose end of the warhead and being slidable into the sleeve and attachable to the sleeve; andan aft bulkhead at the aft end of the sleeve, the aft bulkhead being configured to permit mounting of a predetermined missile tail assembly onto the aft end of the sleeve; reby a common missile configuration is presented by the universal warhead adapter when assembled with a selected warhead and the tail assembly.