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 {TAIL ~ an electronic or pyrotechnic actuator} which would take up potentially needed space within {HEAD ~ the missile body} 
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 { TAIL ~ an electronic or pyrotechnic actuator } which would take up potentially needed space within { HEAD ~ the missile body }
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