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Aircraft, missile, projectile, or underwater vehicle with improved control system and method of using

  • US 9,664,485 B1
  • Filed: 07/02/2014
  • Issued: 05/30/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of defending a threatened aircraft from enemy attack comprising:

  • firing, launching or releasing from the threatened aircraft a countermeasure projectile, the countermeasure projectile having a body and at least one control surface movable along at least one track along the body and distinct from the body;

    propelling the at least one control surface along the at least one track positioned on the countermeasure projectile to dynamically and adaptively reconfigure the stability or maneuverability of the countermeasure projectile throughout flight; and

    intercepting an enemy missile or projectile with the countermeasure projectile.

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