Control system for rolling missile with target seeker head
US4037806A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1964 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 1984 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/108
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a servocontrol system for a weapon such as a missile which is a shoulder-launched, infrared-homing, guided missile which provides frontline troops with effective air defense against low altitude enemy aircraft. The weapon, described herein for purposes of illustration, consists of a missile and launcher combination which can be readily transported and operated within the normal environments associated with ground forces in a combat area. To meet the size, weight, and performance requirements, the missile achieves passive homing guidance by using a space-stabilized, infrared-seeking-head control system to generate guidance signals for a single-channel, variable-incidence wing control system working in conjunction with a rolling airframe.
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