Expandable telescoped missile airframe

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4944226
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07234764

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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 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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  • HUGHES MISSILE SYSTEMS COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Schoneman, Scott R Ontario, CA 1 33
Vazquez, Jose R Rancho Cucamonga, CA 4 166
Wedertz, Larry D Alta Loma, CA 20 271

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