Tail thruster control for projectiles
US8624171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/666
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for guiding a projectile is presented. A nozzle system includes a boom assembly body that can be attached to a rear end of a projectile. A gas tank in the boom assembly contains pressurized gas. Fins are attached to the boom assembly body to guide the projectile. A valve lets a pulse of gas out of the gas tank. A nozzle expels the pulse of gas to control an angle of attack and lift of the projectile to guide the projectile to a target.
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