DUAL-MODE ROLL/NOD GIMBALLED SEEKER FOR A FORMING WARHEAD

Abstract: a dual-mode roll/nod gimballed seeker is configured to provide an unobstructed path for a forming-warhead penetrator. a nod assembly includes first and second seekers separately offset from the roll axis whose fov overlap within a stand-off range to a target. a roll gimbal rotates the dome and nod assembly around the roll axis. a nod gimbal rotates the nod assembly about a nod axis over a nod for that causes the seekers to cross the roll axis and obstruct a path along the roll axis. at terminal, the nod gimbal rotates the nod assembly to a nominal nod angle at which the path is unobstructed to detonate the forming warhead and project a penetrator along the path through the dome. this alleviates the need for a precursor charge and saves precious volume in the airframe, which is of particular import for small diameter warheads, in particular those having a diameter of no more than 8 inches.

Inventor(s): Jaylan S. Jones, Frederick B. Koehler, Paul S. MacDonald, Ronald L. Roncone, John Regis Leach

CPC Classification: F41G7/2213 (WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING (optical aspects thereof ))

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