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US 3,964,696 AGranted
Method of controlling the spin rate of tube launched rockets
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsCasimir T. Orzechowski, Nat Seiden, Anthony Mycka, Jr.
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Abstract
The spin rate of a rocket missile is controlled by bevelling the inside of he leading edge of the missile fins. Altering the bevel angle controls the rate of spin. The spin rate is also controlled by sweeping back the leading edges of the fins.
Claims4
Means for improving the ballistic accuracy of a missile comprising:
- a set of fins located around the body of a missile, said fins being curved in the radial direction of the missile and being formed with a bevel along the concave side of the leading edge of the fin,
- the leading edge of said fin also being formed with a sweep-back angle along the entire leading edge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.