| 摘要 |
A drag brake for use with a munition in flight so as to effect course correction thereof comprises a first portion 20 for connection to the munition and a second portion comprising a plurality of flaps 4 hinged at 18 to the first portion, the first and second portions being formed from a single piece of material. In an undeployed configuration the flaps lie against an outer surface 14 of a fuze 2. When a signal is received from a control means the flaps pivot outwardly to the position shown in fig.6 and are held in this position by tapes 16. The drag brake may be formed of metal or a composite material. The control means may comprise an GPS receiver. |
