Device for extending the range of guided bombs

摘要

A guided bomb is provided with a central hardback section having a pair of extensible wings pivotally attached thereto. The hardback section is attached to the bomb by a saddle member. After launch of the bomb from the aircraft, the wings are extended by means of an electric motor and gear train to provide the lift necessary for gliding flight. One or more ailerons are provided on the trailing edges of the wings to enable control of the flight, these ailerons being controlled by the bomb's resident guidance system. The geometry of the wings, the hardback section and saddle member are designed so that the guided bomb units can be fitted within a restricted space on bomber aircraft rotary launchers.