An extended-range improvement solution for a homing flight vehicle
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.111.2026.12-21Keywords:
Extended-range gliding flight vehicle; Control system synthesis; 6DOF simulation.Abstract
This paper presents an extended-range improvement solution for a controlled gliding flight vehicle (GFV) equipped with a TV-homing seeker by increasing the lifting surface area within allowable limits while preserving static stability. This modification requires a redesign of the flight control system to accommodate the new aerodynamic configuration. Furthermore, during extended-range gliding flight, the vehicle experiences significant variations in velocity and altitude; therefore, the designed controller must ensure robustness over the entire flight envelope and under external disturbances. Six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulation results demonstrate that the proposed improvement Solution and synthesized control system enable the GFV to increase its operational range from 9 km to 16 km while maintaining a terminal impact angle of no less than 45 degrees.
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