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| A Comprehensive Review of Key Technologies for Deflectable-Nose Missiles |
| WANG Jianlei1，2， ZHANG Zhipu1，2， KONG Xiaojun3， ZHANG Shunjia3， GONG Chunlin1，2 |
| 1. School of Astronautics， Northwestern Polytechnical University， Xi'an 710072， Shaanxi， China；
2. Shaanxi Aerospace Flight Vehicle Design Key Laboratory， Xi'an 710072， Shaanxi， China；
3. Shanghai Electro-Mechanical Engineering Institute， Shanghai 201109， China |
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Abstract Conventional air-to-air missiles with aerodynamic control surfaces have limitations in terminal interception against high-speed, highly maneuverable targets. At the same time, the presence of exposed fins also constrains the loading efficiency on fighter jets. As a feasible and efficient control approach, nose deflection control technology has gradually demonstrated considerable engineering potential. It is expected to provide valuable reference information for the development of next-generation missile control technologies. This paper first systematically reviewed the historical development and current research status of nose deflection control. Then, it provided a comprehensive analysis of research endeavors related to aerodynamic characteristics, configuration optimization, dynamic modeling, and control system design, as well as the mechanism design and simulation of nose-deflection-based missiles. Finally, this paper summarized the significant research progress and anticipated the future trends in the development of nose deflection control technology.
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Received: 22 September 2025
Published: 12 January 2026
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2025, Vol. 8 
