Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Externally mounted stabilizing appendage
Patent
1991-03-22
1992-08-25
Jordan, Charles T.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Externally mounted stabilizing appendage
102384, 102490, 244 328, F42B 1014, F42B 1038
Patent
active
051411750
ABSTRACT:
A device having pop-out wings and a guidance and control system is detachably mounted on a munition such as a bomb and is used to extend the range capability of the munition. Prior to launch, the wings are folded together. The control system is contained within a saddle portion of the device, and when the munition is released from the aircraft, the wings are caused to pop out to their flying position. The saddle is secured to the munition through a single bolt. Controllable flaps are installed along the trailing edges of the wings, such flaps being operated to control the pitch and roll angle of the munition. When the target area is reached, the device is jettisoned by detonating a charge which shears the securing bolt, thereby permitting the device to pivot rearwardly and separate from the munition.
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Jordan Charles T.
Sokolski Edward A.
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