Method and apparatus for deploying a wing

摘要

A deployable wing comprises an internal structure having diverging leading edge spars attached to a keel spar (24) and cross spars (22a,22b) to form a delta wing configuration. This internal structure is enclosed within a volume defined by a fabric sail (12) having an upper section, a lower section, and fabric ribs (11) disposed therebetween. This fabric sail volume is internally pressurized through a ram air intake (17) at the nose stagnation point. The wing can be folded, extracted from an aircraft and deployed in the air. A payload pod (50) is attached to the keel via a mounting member (42). A detachable extension (45) is removably mounted on said mounting member (42).