TOSSABLE RING AIRFOIL PROJECTILE

摘要

Tossable ring airfoil projectiles configured to adopt and maintain a flying orientation that generates lift. The tossable ring airfoil projectiles generally include (i) a ring airfoil (10) having a trailing end (14), an aperture (16), and a longitudinal symmetry axis (S) running through the aperture, and (ii) a tail (18) associated with the ring airfoil (12) and extending rearward beyond the trailing end (14). The ring airfoil provides lift that allows the tossable ring airfoil projectile to follow a flying trajectory. The tail stabilizes the projectile during flight and may provide a torque that biases the ring airfoil toward preferred flying orientations. The tail may extend along the longitudinal symmetry axis and may include outwardly extending fins. The tossable ring airfoil projectile further may include a connection configured to associate the tail with the ring airfoil. The connection also may extend along the longitudinal symmetry axis and may include outwardly extending flanges.