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View of where an air rudder sprocket's chain penetrates the missile's end frame.

Picture 2 of 2.

The chain engages another sprocket attached to an actuator motor. This actuator motor drives both the jet vane and air rudder to control the missile's attitude.

 
Air rudder/jet vane chain in Redstone Tail Unit at U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Time picture taken Sun Nov 8 12:26:34 2015
Location picture taken Rocket Park
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
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