The patent application relates to a lightweight, fire and forget weapon system which utilizes a man transportable shoulder fired launcher for firing a missile to a target. An impulse controlled motor delivers a programmed quantity of impulse for range control of the missile. The motor is in front of the warhead and pulls the warhead. At a predetermined time, the motor is separated from and pulls away from the payload. The payload continues in a ballistic trajectory until an asymmetric drag spoiler is deployed at a time presset at launch. The payload then continues to descend in a spiral motion imparted by the asymmetric drag device. A body fixed sensor acquires the target and provides a signal for firing the warhead. (Author)
Fire and Forget Missile System
1982
10 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Surface Launched Missiles , Missile Guidance & Control Systems , Ordnance , Patent applications , Antitank ammunition , Guided missile warheads , Launch tubes , Manportable equipment , Guided missiles , Propulsion systems , Payload , Ballistic trajectories , Guidance , Vertical orientation , Penetration , Terminal ballistics , Asymmetry , Drag , Spoilers , Aerodynamic control surfaces , Fire and forget missiles
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