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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2001
Roland Gauggel, Salem, DE;
Michael Arnold, Bad Reichenhall, DE;
Reinhard Krüger, Rückstetten bei Teisendorg, DE;
Norbert Tränapp, Bad Tülz, DE;
LFK-Lenkflugkorpersysteme GmbH, Unterschleissheim, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a missile for combating stationary and/or moving targets comprising a seeker head ( ), an effective charge which is arranged behind said seeker head in the direction of flight, a thruster such as a solid fuel booster having lateral outlet nozzles which is arranged behind the effective charge in the direction of flight, and a guiding section ( ) which is arranged behind the thruster in the direction of flight. The guiding section comprises controllable aerofoils ( ) such as lateral and/or tail fins, and a guiding device. The missile also comprises a cruise engine ( ) which is arranged on the tail, whereby the cruise engine is detachably connected to the guiding section by means of a first quick-acting closure ( ) such as a manually operable bayonet closure or the like. At least one auxiliary thruster ( ), if required, can be mounted between the guiding section and the cruise engine by means of a second quick-acting closure such as a manually operable bayonet closure or the like.