Drag control module for range correction of a spin stabil
US5826821A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A range correction module which is designed to fit onto a spin stabilized llistic projectile for correcting range error. The range correction module is a self-contained module within the fuze which screws into the forward portion of the projectile. The range correction module is designed such that changes are not required to the existing projectile. During the course correction phase, sixteen semi-circular plates will deploy from the module. The plates create a blunt cross-sectional area in front of the projectile, thus creating more drag and effectively slowing the projectile.
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