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Droppable jet vane TVC

US5082202A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1975
Grant dateJan 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 6, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B15/36
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A jet vane thrust vector control unit is provided to pitch a missile over to a generally horizontal path after the missile has been vertically launched. A collar affixed to the base of the missile by explosive bolts is utilized to mount the unit so that the unit can be jettisoned after it has done its job.

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