ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR FLAT TRAJECTORY FLIGHT
Assignee
Filed
Jan 14, 1976
Granted
Feb 22, 1983
Location
MD US
Abstract
An aerodynamic lift-generating adapter assembly secures to the nose of an guided projectile to provide a capability for flat-trajectory flight. The adapter assembly comprises a rotatably-supported, roll-stabilized lift-generating section coupled to an actuator section containing inertia means to initiate gyroscope rotor spinning. The control gyroscope is directly linked to the lift-generating device to maintain fixed orientation of the lift.
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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Dec 3, 1981
Rescinded
Oct 13, 1982
Duration
10 months
Inventor
- 1MICHAEL A. BROWN
Technology Domains
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Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4374577
- Application
- 05649615
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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