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The invention is related to a modular missile launching assembly, more particularly, a compact modular missile launching assembly that is easily attachable to smaller sized watercrafts, allowing for quick installation. The missile launching assembly is encased in a substantially rectangular containe

The invention is related to a modular missile launching assembly, more particularly, a compact modular missile launching assembly that is easily attachable to smaller sized watercrafts, allowing for quick installation. The missile launching assembly is encased in a substantially rectangular container with a launching lid to which one or more missiles are attached. A hydraulic lifting device within the substantially rectangular container is used to lift the launching lid from a closed or stowage position to an open or operational position.

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What is claimed is: 1. A modular missile launching assembly for replaceably mounting to an upper deck surface of a small watercraft, the missile launching assembly comprising: a substantially rectangular container comprising: a base plate forming the bottom of the substantially rectangular containe

What is claimed is: 1. A modular missile launching assembly for replaceably mounting to an upper deck surface of a small watercraft, the missile launching assembly comprising: a substantially rectangular container comprising: a base plate forming the bottom of the substantially rectangular container; a top plate forming the top of the substantially rectangular container; a first side structure connected to the top plate and the base plate, the first side structure positioned for alignment with a forward end of the watercraft; a second side structure connected to the top plate and the base plate, the second side structure positioned for alignment with an aft end of the watercraft; a third side structure connected to the top plate and the base plate, the third side structure positioned for alignment with the starboard side of the watercraft; and a fourth side structure connected to the top plate and the base plate, the fourth side structure positioned for alignment with a port side of the watercraft; wherein the top plate comprises: a substantially rectangular outer lip for supporting the modular missile launching assembly on the upper deck of the watercraft; and a launching lid substantially encompassed by the substantially rectangular outer lip, the launching lid pivotally attached to the outer lip of the top plate, and pivotable between a closed position and open positions, the launching lid having an underside which is inside the substantially rectangular container when the launching lid is in a closed position; and one or more missile canisters attached to the underside of the launching lid, each of the one or more missile canisters equipped to carry a missile, each missile canister having an attached exhaust, each exhaust connected to the underside of the launching lid. 2. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 1, further comprising: one or more hydraulic lifting devices, each hydraulic lifting device having a first end and a second end, a hydraulic lift bottom support attached to the base plate; a pivotable link member attached to the underside of the launching lid, wherein the first end of each of the one or more hydraulic lifting devices is attached to the hydraulic lift bottom support and the second end of each of the one or more hydraulic lifting devices is attached to the pivotable link member. 3. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 2, wherein the substantially rectangular outer lip comprises: a first lip portion for alignment with the forward end surface of the watercraft; a second aft lip portion for alignment with the aft end surface of the watercraft; a third lip portion for alignment with the starboard side surface of the watercraft; and a fourth lip portion for alignment with the port side surface of the watercraft, and wherein the one or more hydraulic lifting devices are vertically extendable to pivot the launching lid to an angle of elevation from about 0 degrees to about 50 degrees to enable the launching of missiles within the canisters. 4. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 3, the launching lid comprises: a first edge substantially parallel to a launching direction, and a second edge substantially parallel to the first edge, wherein the one or more missile canisters attached to the underside of the launching lid comprises three missile canisters, the three missile canisters comprising: a first missile canister adjacent to the first lid edge; a second missile canister adjacent to the second lid edge; and a third missile canister between the first missile canister and the second missile canister, wherein the first missile canister is connected to a first exhaust having an exhaust outlet located on the first lid edge, the second missile canister is connected to a second exhaust having an exhaust outlet on the second lid edge, and the third missile canister connected to a third exhaust which branches into two branched exhaust outlets, wherein one of the branched exhaust outlets is on the first lid edge and the other branched exhaust outlet is on the second lid edge. 5. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 4, wherein when the hydraulic lifting extends vertically to pivot the launching lid at an angle of elevation of about 10 degrees, the exhaust outlets are exposed above the level of the substantially rectangular outer lip, to allow the unhindered dispensation of missile exhaust fumes. 6. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 5, wherein the hydraulic lift bottom support is U-shaped having a middle portion and two substantially parallel outer portions, wherein the middle portion of the U-shaped support is fastened to base plate, one of the outer portions is attached to the third side plate, and the other of the outer portions is attached to the fourth side plate, and wherein a drainage outlet for draining liquids is included in the substantially rectangular container. 7. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 4, wherein the substantially rectangular container has a height of about 12 inches to about 20 inches, a width of about 30 inches to about 60 inches, and a length of about 60 inches to about 84 inches. 8. The modular missile launching assembly of claim 7, wherein the substantially rectangular container comprises, one of aluminum, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or combinations thereof. 9. A watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement comprising: a watercraft comprising a hull having one or more decks, the one or more decks comprising: an upper deck having an upper deck surface including a forward end surface, an aft end surface, a port side surface and a starboard side surface, the upper deck further including a substantially rectangular upper deck opening, the substantially rectangular upper deck opening surrounded by the upper deck surface; a modular missile launching assembly positioned substantially within the upper deck opening, the modular missile launching assembly comprising: a substantially rectangular container comprising: a base plate forming the bottom of the substantially rectangular container; a top plate forming the top of the substantially rectangular container; a first side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate, the first side plate aligned with the forward end surface of the upper deck; a second side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate, the second side plate aligned with the aft end surface of the upper deck; a third side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate, the third side plate aligned with the starboard side surface of the upper deck; and a fourth side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate, the fourth side plate aligned with the port side surface of the upper deck; wherein the top plate comprises: a substantially rectangular outer lip attached to the upper deck surface surrounding the substantially rectangular upper deck opening, for supporting the modular missile launching assembly on the upper deck of the watercraft; and a launching lid substantially encompassed by the substantially rectangular outer lip, the launching lid pivotally attached to the outer lip of the top plate, and pivotable between a closed position and open positions, the launching lid having an underside which is inside the substantially rectangular container when the pivotable top plate is in a closed position; and one or more missile canisters attached to the underside of the launching lid, each of the one or more missile canisters equipped to carry a missile, each missile canister having an attached exhaust, the exhaust attached to the underside of the launching lid. 10. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 9, wherein the modular missile launching assembly further comprises: one or more hydraulic lifting devices, each hydraulic lifting device having a first end and a second end, a hydraulic lift bottom support attached to the base plate; a pivotable link member attached to the underside of the launching lid, wherein the first end of each of the one or more hydraulic lifting devices is attached to the hydraulic lift bottom support and the second end of each of the one or more hydraulic lifting devices is attached to the pivotable link member. 11. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 10, wherein in the modular missile launching assembly the substantially rectangular outer lip comprises: a first lip portion aligned with the forward end surface of the upper deck; a second lip portion aligned with the aft end surface of the upper deck; a third lip portion aligned with the starboard side surface of the upper deck; and a fourth lip portion aligned with the port side surface of the watercraft, and wherein the one or more hydraulic lifting devices are vertically extendable to pivot the launching lid to an angle of elevation from about 0 degrees to about 50 degrees to enable the launching of missiles within the canisters. 12. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 11, wherein in the closed position the top plate forms a substantially continuous surface with the upper deck surface, and wherein the substantially rectangular outer lip includes a plurality of receiving holes for receiving fastening devices to attach the modular missile launching assembly to the upper deck of the watercraft. 13. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 12, the launching lid comprises: a first edge substantially parallel to a launching direction, and a second edge substantially parallel to the first edge, wherein the one or more missile canisters attached to the underside of the launching lid comprises three missile canisters, the three missile canisters comprising: a first missile canister adjacent to the first lid edge; a second missile canister adjacent to the second lid edge; and a third missile canister between the first missile canister and the second missile canister, wherein the first missile canister is connected to a first exhaust having an exhaust outlet located on the first lid edge, the second missile canister is connected to a second exhaust having an exhaust outlet on the second lid edge, and the third missile canister connected to a third exhaust which branches into two branched exhaust outlets, wherein one of the branched exhaust outlets is on the first lid edge and the other branched exhaust outlet is on the second lid edge. 14. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 13, wherein when the hydraulic lifting extends vertically to pivot the launching lid at an angle of elevation of about 10 degrees, the exhaust outlets are exposed above the level of the substantially upper deck surface, to allow the unhindered dispensation of missile exhaust fumes. 15. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 14, wherein the hydraulic lift bottom support is U-shaped having a middle portion and two substantially parallel outer portions, wherein the middle portion of the U-shaped support is fastened to base plate, one of the outer portions is attached to the third side plate, and the other of the outer portions is attached to the fourth side plate, and wherein a drainage outlet for draining liquids is included in the substantially rectangular container. 16. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 15, wherein the substantially rectangular container has a height of about 12 inches to about 20 inches, a width of about 30 inches to about 60 inches, and a length of about 60 inches to about 84 inches. 17. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 16, wherein the one or more decks of the watercraft comprise a second deck below the upper deck, wherein clearance between the lower deck and the base plate of the modular missile launching assembly is about 48 inches to about 60 inches. 18. The watercraft and modular missile launching arrangement of claim 15, further including a fastening assembly attaching the substantially rectangular outer lip of the modular missile launching assembly to the uppers deck surface, wherein the fastening assembly comprises one or more electromechanical clamps, bolts, screws, and combinations thereof. 19. A method of replaceably arming a watercraft comprising: providing a watercraft comprising: a hull having one or more decks, the one or more decks comprising: an upper deck having an upper deck surface including a forward end surface, an aft end surface, a port side surface and a starboard side surface, the upper deck further including a substantially rectangular upper deck opening, the substantially rectangular upper deck opening surrounded by the upper deck surface; providing a modular missile launching assembly comprising: a substantially rectangular container comprising: a base plate forming the bottom of the substantially rectangular container; a top plate forming the top of the substantially rectangular container; a first side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate; a second side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate; a third side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate; and a fourth side plate connected to the top plate and the base plate; wherein the top plate comprises: a substantially rectangular outer lip; and a launching lid substantially encompassed by the substantially rectangular outer lip, the launching lid pivotally attached to the outer lip of the top plate, and pivotable between a closed position and open positions, the launching lid having an underside which is inside the substantially rectangular container when the pivotable top plate is in a closed position; and one or more missile canisters attached to the underside of the launching lid, each of the one or more missile canisters equipped to carry a missile, each missile canister having an attached exhaust, the exhaust attached to the underside of the launching lid; inserting the modular missile launching assembly into the substantially rectangular opening in the upper deck so that the substantially rectangular outer lip of the modular missile launching assembly contacts and rests on the upper deck surface surrounding the opening; attaching the outer lip of the modular missile launching assembly to the upper deck surface by using clamps, bolts, screws, electromechanical devices, and combinations thereof. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the watercraft is provided with a hull length of about 30 feet to about 150 feet, the water craft further provided with a lower hull at a vertical distance of about 48 inches to about 60 inches below the upper deck, and the substantially rectangular container of the modular missile launching assembly is provided with a height of about 12 inches to about 20 inches, a width of about 30 inches to about 60 inches, and a length of about 60 inches to about 84 inches, wherein clearance between the lower deck and the base plate of the modular missile launching assembly is about 28 inches to about 48 inches.