Missile with odd symmetry tail fins
US6869044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A missile, either a powered missile or an unpowered projectile, includes a freely-rolling tail assembly having an odd number of fins. Having an odd number of fins may reduce oscillations caused by the rotation of the freely-rotating tail. This may make a more stable platform for a seeker, such as an uncooled focal point array or other imaging infrared (IIR) or millimeter wave radio frequency (MMW) seeker, in the body of the missile. Also, minimizing oscillation by using an odd number of fins may facilitate control of the missile.
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