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An expandable telescoped airframe for a missile provides a shorter configuration for convenience in handling and a longer configuration to provide added predetermined clearance in front of a shaped charge warhead after launch. The airframe is mechanically locked into its extended configuration upon

An expandable telescoped airframe for a missile provides a shorter configuration for convenience in handling and a longer configuration to provide added predetermined clearance in front of a shaped charge warhead after launch. The airframe is mechanically locked into its extended configuration upon deployment of its expansion feature by means of a wedge brake collar. Possible deployment means include gas pressure, one or more springs, and a drogue parachute. Tail and other control surfaces spring open after clearing the airframe tube to provide aerodynamic stability.

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An expandable airframe for a missile carrying a shaped charge comprising: an aerodynamic front portion; a rear portion; and an extendible telescoping portion connected between said front and rear portions, contained within said front portion in a first, stowed configuration and extending rearwardly

An expandable airframe for a missile carrying a shaped charge comprising: an aerodynamic front portion; a rear portion; and an extendible telescoping portion connected between said front and rear portions, contained within said front portion in a first, stowed configuration and extending rearwardly from said front portion in a second, deployed configuration; wherein an increased distance between a frontmost tip of said front portion and said shaped charge following transition from said first to said second configuration results in more effective penetration by said shaped charge into a target subsequent to detonation of said shaped charge.