Missile with odd symmetry tail fins

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2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Externally mounted stabilizing appendage

C244S003280, C244S003270, C244S003100, C244S003230

Reexamination Certificate

active

06869044

ABSTRACT:
A missile, either a powered missile or an unpowered projectile, includes a freely-rolling tail assembly having an odd number of fins. Having an odd number of fins may reduce oscillations caused by the rotation of the freely-rotating tail. This may make a more stable platform for a seeker, such as an uncooled focal point array or other imaging infrared (IIR) or millimeter wave radio frequency (MMW) seeker, in the body of the missile. Also, minimizing oscillation by using an odd number of fins may facilitate control of the missile.

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