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US 5235916

WARHEAD DIRECTED-CHARGE POSITIONER SYSTEM

Assignee

HUGHES MISSILE SYSTEMS COMPANY

Filed

Jan 10, 1966

Granted

Aug 17, 1993

Location

UPLAND CA US

Abstract

Broadly the disclosure relates to a warhead positioner system which includes a warhead construction comprising a cylindrical missile section having a sector-shaped ordnance charge forming one quadrant thereof, means supporting said missile section for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis of the missile, torque motor means for controlling the rotational position, and means conducting electrical signals to said torque motor from an electric seeker head whereby the charge is positioned so as to be directed toward a desired target upon being detonated. Further, the electrical signal conducting means comprise digital-type circuitry responsive to the electric seeker head output for positioning the charge in one of four quadrants and further analog circuitry for positioning the charge in either half of the selected quadrant.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Aug 26, 1982

Rescinded

May 17, 1993

Duration

10 years, 8 months

Inventor

  • 1THOMAS M. WINGER

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