@pirate1.0: Missiles that use a rotating-screw mechanism for steering typically employ it to precisely control their aerodynamic surfaces like fins or canards, guiding them toward their target. This mechanism works by using a rotary-to-linear motion system to convert the rotation of a screw into the linear movement needed to adjust a control surface. For example, a US patent for a missile fin deployment mechanism describes a design where a rotating screw shaft with oppositely threaded sections drives two screw nuts in opposite directions. These nuts have cam slots that guide cam followers on the fin. As the nuts move, the cam follower rides the slot, forcing the fin to rotate and change the missile's direction. This gives the missile precise control over its flight path to make rapid course corrections. While the exact range of missiles using this mechanism depends on the specific weapon system, the mechanism itself is crucial for guiding a wide array of precision-guided munitions, including tactical missiles, smart artillery shells, and glide bombs. #missiles #aviation

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