Expandable telescoped missile airframe
US4944226A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/105
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An expandable telescoped airframe for a missile provides a shorter configuration for convenience in handling and a longer configuration to provide added predetermined clearance in front of a shaped charge warhead after launch. The airframe is mechanically locked into its extended configuration upon deployment of its expansion feature by means of a wedge brake collar. Possible deployment means include gas pressure, one or more springs, and a drogue parachute. Tail and other control surfaces spring open after clearing the airframe tube to provide aerodynamic stability.
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