The retarding apparatus of this invention will provide a fast and efficient mechanical drag or braking means, taking up no internal volume in the vehicle and requiring no actuation device such as an electronic or pyrotechnic actuator which would take up {HEAD ~ potentially needed space} within {TAIL ~ the missile body} 
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The retarding apparatus of this invention will provide a fast and efficient mechanical drag or braking means , taking up no internal volume in the vehicle and requiring no actuation device such as an electronic or pyrotechnic actuator which would take up { HEAD ~ potentially needed space } within { TAIL ~ the missile body }
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