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US 5806791

MISSILE JET VANE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Assignee

HUGHES MISSILE SYSTEMS COMPANY

Filed

May 26, 1995

Granted

Sep 15, 1998

Location

TUCSON AZ US

Abstract

A jet vane control system and method for a missile in which the system is compact, rugged, lightweight and detachably connected to the aft end of a missile. The system provides for very quick pitch over and roll control during launch. The system then detaches from the missile so as not to burden the missile during its flight to target. The vanes of the system are divided into quadrants, each having its own, mounting support and gear train assembly. Each vane is also connected through a, detachable coupling to the steering control system of the missile such that actuation of the steering control system simultaneously actuates the jet vane control system.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

May 15, 1996

Rescinded

Dec 23, 1997

Duration

1 year, 7 months

Inventor

  • 1WILLIAM M. HATALSKY

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