High lift/low drag wing and missile airframe
US5154370A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/14
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air launched, air-to-surface missile which has extended range and reduced radar cross section for low observability is disclosed. The design uses a triangular cross section fuselage, for low profile drag and reduced weight, a very high aspect ratio, such as 22.5, folding wing for low induced drag and three folding tail fins for less profile drag. The wing is a composite structure of graphite/epoxy sparcaps and 2024 aluminum alloy core with glass/epoxy skins and full depth Nomex.
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