Patent ID: 6089503
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
An aerodynamic control system attachable to an aircraft body and operable between enhanced control and radar evasive modes, the aerodynamic control system comprising:an aerodynamic support structure extending from the aircraft body, the aerodynamic support structure being rotatably attached to the aircraft body about a support structure rotational axis, the aerodynamic support structure having an outboard support and an inboard support disposed adjacent the aircraft body;an elongate torque member extending from the aircraft body, the torque member having a torque rotational axis co-linear with the support structure rotational axis, the torque member having an outboard portion fixedly attached to the outboard support of the support structure;wherein the normal fight mode the inboard and outboard supports cooperatively rotate in response to rotation of the torque member; andwherein the radar evasive mode the outboard support rotates relative to the inboard support in response to rotation of the torque member.