Information about missile control surfaces.

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The discussion focuses on the various types of control surfaces used in missile maneuverability, specifically fins and thrust vectoring techniques. Control surfaces like tabs can be added to the nozzle to manipulate thrust direction, while innovative designs include perforations in the nozzle that can be opened or closed for vectoring. The conversation emphasizes the complexity and variety of these control mechanisms in missile technology. Participants suggest using Google and Google Scholar for further research on the topic. Overall, the advancements in missile control surfaces are highlighted as impressive and diverse.
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Hi,
I need some good amount of information regarding the types of control surfaces being used to control and maneuver the missiles. i couldn't find this stuff on my own. so, please help me.
thanks in anticipation

Abhishek
 
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Try Google or Googlescholar

keywords, "fins".
 
There are many different types of control surfaces, not just fins, many quite impressive. Tabs can be inserted into the nozzle aft of the throat to vector the thrust. I have also seen series of perforations in the nozzle itself. Opening and closing selected section of perforations can vector the thrust as well.

There are some cool designs out there, particularly for missiles.
 
Pilot training is critical to safe flying. I watched the following video regarding the crash of TAM 402 (31 October 1996), which crashed into a Sao Paolo neighorbood about 25 seconds after takeoff. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAM_Transportes_A%C3%A9reos_Regionais_Flight_402 The pilots were never trained to handle such an event (the airline had asked the manufacturer about training for this event), since it was considered too improbable (so rare) by the manufacturer. There was no...
Due to the constant never ending supply of "cool stuff" happening in Aerospace these days I'm creating this thread to consolidate posts every time something new comes along. Please feel free to add random information if its relevant. So to start things off here is the SpaceX Dragon launch coming up shortly, I'll be following up afterwards to see how it all goes. :smile: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/
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