Falcons inspire MUTANT missile development: Weapon of the week
Channel: Straight Arrow News
Date: 2024-03-01

The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has a new missile using an articulation control actuation system, meaning the head and fins of the missile can move to meet a target. The technique mirrors the actions of a falcon bird, which researchers used as inspiration for the missile’s capabilities.

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