Projectile having circumferential members for varying a base...

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

With extendable arms

C102S490000, C102S501000, C244S003240, C244S003260, C244S003270

Reexamination Certificate

active

11178750

ABSTRACT:
A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (c) bleeding a fluid at a base of the projectile during flight thereof: (d) varying a base cone angle of the projectile as a function of speed thereof; (e) deploying at least one wing from a body of the projectile after launch thereof; and (f) deploying a fin from the body of the projectile after launch thereof.

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