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A smart bullet capable of in-flight maneuvers generated by the selective extension of a spoiler from a de-spun control section of the bullet into the stream of air passing the bullet. A micro gyro located in the control section provides a rotation signal used in the control of a motor rotatably atta

A smart bullet capable of in-flight maneuvers generated by the selective extension of a spoiler from a de-spun control section of the bullet into the stream of air passing the bullet. A micro gyro located in the control section provides a rotation signal used in the control of a motor rotatably attached between the control section and a spinning section of the bullet. A rearward facing lens and optical detector receive guidance information from a gun-mounted guidance system. The direction of extension of the spoiler is selectively controlled by controlling the operation of the motor in response to the guidance information. The detector and pre-amplifier circuit are bonded to the lens structure to minimize microphonic noise generation. An optical link is used to communicate information between the spinning and control sections of the bullet.

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1. A projectile comprising:a casing having a caliber in the range of 15-65 mm; a spinning section; a de-spun section rotatably attached to the spinning section; a drag-creating air stream control element moveably attached to the de-spun section, the drag-creating air stream control element having a

1. A projectile comprising:a casing having a caliber in the range of 15-65 mm; a spinning section; a de-spun section rotatably attached to the spinning section; a drag-creating air stream control element moveably attached to the de-spun section, the drag-creating air stream control element having a first position withdrawn into the de-spun section and a second position protruding from the de-spun section into an air stream passing the projectile.