Patent ID: 6676072
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A rocket spin control system for a tube launched rocket, comprising:a torque vane system having a plurality of substantially low erodible vanes, the torque vane system attachable to the rocket, wherein the plurality of low erodible vanes are positionally fixed aft of the rocket propelling thrust effective to impart rapid spin to the rocket; and, one or more erodible retainers attachable to the torque vane system, wherein the erodible retainer retains the torque vane system in a manner that secures the substantially low erodible vanes in a fixed angular orientation within the rocket propelling thrust effective to provide torque to the rocket until the one or more erodible retainers erode wherein the torque vane system remains attached to the rocket and ceases to provide torque to the rocket.