One fin orientation and stabilization device

Details One fin orientation and stabilization device One fin orientation and stabilization device

1984-09-24

1986-04-22

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Externally mounted stabilizing appendage

102388, 244 327, F42B 1332, F42B 15053, F42B 2520

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045837031

ABSTRACT:
An orientation and stabilization device for a submunition is disclosed. A w profile cylindrical submunition body has a single fin attached thereto at an asymmetrically located position with respect to the central axis of the cylindrical body. The fin is tip weighted in such a way that, when the submunition falls through the air, a constant spin and vertical velocity is established, with the major axis of the cylindrical body disposed at an angle to the descent path.

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