Deployable fin configuration for free flight control of cylindri

Details Deployable fin configuration for free flight control of cylindri Deployable fin configuration for free flight control of cylindri

1988-06-20

1989-10-03

Kyle, Deborah L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Externally mounted stabilizing appendage

102393, F42B 1332

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H00006858

ABSTRACT:
This invention offers a simple, inexpensive solution to both the dispersion nd orientation problems, and can also be very effective for inducing scanning of the ground in flight of a munition, for target location. A munition, such as a cylindrical body, is provided with two curved, full-length wings or fins attached longitudinally along an upper half of the cylindrical body, both directed concavely against the air flow. (An example is shown in FIG. 1). As munitions so equipped with said wings are dropped and descend through the air of their own power, several effects are achieved. First, the munitions will land right side up. Secondly, dispersal of plurality released munitions will occur and not land lumped-up in a single group for instance. Slots and tabs can be cut in opposite corners of the wings to produce a pin-wheel effect which will improve ground coverage in scanning.

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