Weapons system

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1974-04-12

1979-10-09

Pendegrass, Verlin R.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Remote control

F42B 1500

Patent

active

041703308

ABSTRACT:
A weapons system is described in which an explosive shell, fired from a cannon or other launch device, is precisely guided to a target to ensure a sure hit and kill capability. A shell having no on-board guidance mechanisms or propulsion devices, but having its tail section coated with a material vaporizable by a laser is employed. A laser beam is directed toward a target, and the shell is fired into the beam toward the target. The vaporization of the coating on the tail of the shell by the laser beam generates forces which, due to the aerodynamic design of the shell and the shaping of the energy distribution within the laser beam, maintain the shell in the path defined by the laser beam to guide the shell into contact with the target.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3287019 (1960-11-01), Arthur
patent: 3410502 (1968-11-01), Leadon et al.
patent: 3489057 (1970-01-01), Tonkin
patent: 3829047 (1974-08-01), Gonsalves

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