FLAT TRAJECTORY PROJECTILE
Assignee
Filed
Jan 14, 1976
Granted
Jun 21, 1983
Location
MD US
Abstract
An unguided projectile achieves a flat trajectory by generating gravity-ctering aerodynamic lift. The lifting device is stabilized in roll by a displacement-type gyroscope which is mounted directly to the lifting section of the projectile. Both the lifting device and the gyroscope are mounted on bearings to permit free rotation of the projectile body relative to the roll-stabilized lifting section. Lift vector orientation is maintained irrespective of projectile roll.
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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Dec 3, 1981
Rescinded
Oct 13, 1982
Duration
10 months
Inventor
- 1CHRIS A. KALIVRETENOS
Technology Domains
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Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4389028
- Application
- 05649614
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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