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Rotationally mounted flexible band wing
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In this article, a flexible band wing is used to support the motion of an aerodynamically shaped vehicle such as a ballistic missile by rotating about the centerline of the vehicle.Abstract:
A vehicle such as a missile (20) includes an aerodynamically shaped missile body (22) having a longitudinal centerline, a set of control surfaces (26) joined to the missile body (22), and, preferably, a propulsion system (28) operable to drive the missile body (22) forwardly. A cylindrical rotational bearing (32) is mounted on the missile body (22) with its cylindrical axis parallel to the longitudinal centerline (24) of the missile body. A flexible band wing (38) is supported from the rotational bearing (32). The flexible band wing (38) may rotate about the centerline (24) of the missile body (22) responsive to aerodynamic forces exerted on the missile body (22) and the flexible band wing (38) to aid in making maneuvers without requiring the missile (20) to bank to align the flexible band wing (38) with the direction of the maneuver.read more
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