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A missile (20) comprises a missile body (22) and a plurality of (typically four) body flaps (28) located around the circumference of the missile body (22). Each body flap (28) is independently pivotable to an extended position wherein the body flap (28) is pivoted outwardly from a pivot axis along t

A missile (20) comprises a missile body (22) and a plurality of (typically four) body flaps (28) located around the circumference of the missile body (22). Each body flap (28) is independently pivotable to an extended position wherein the body flap (28) is pivoted outwardly from a pivot axis along the leading edge (34) of the body flap (28). The forward edge (34) of the body flap (28) is displaced outwardly from the body (22) of the missile (20) by a distance no less than a boundary layer thickness of the body (22) of the missile (22) at the maximum operating speed and altitude of the missile (20), and preferably about the boundary layer thickness, which thickness typically is about 1-3 inches for a high-velocity missile.

대표청구항 ▼

A missile operable over a range of flight speeds and altitudes, comprising: a missile body; and a flap movable to an extended position wherein the flap is angled outwardly from the missile body, the forward edge of the flap being displaced outwardly from the body of the missile by a distance no less

A missile operable over a range of flight speeds and altitudes, comprising: a missile body; and a flap movable to an extended position wherein the flap is angled outwardly from the missile body, the forward edge of the flap being displaced outwardly from the body of the missile by a distance no less than a maximum boundary layer thickness of the body of the missile experienced for the range of flight speeds and altitudes over which the missile is operable, when the flap is extended outwardly.