A scimitar antenna is a radio antenna so named because its shape resembles a talon-shaped curved sword of the same name. It was invented in 1958 by Edwin M. and William P. Turner. It is essentially a flat metal plate in a semi-circular or semi-elliptical shape with a wide end at one side and a narrow point at the other. Its shape makes it suited for use on aircraft or space vehicles. It was used for VHF communication on the Apollo command and service module.
A U.S. patent was applied for on October 31, 1958, and granted on December 26, 1961.[1] The inventors assigned the patent to the U.S. government, as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force.
^US 3015101, Turner, Edwin M & Turner, William P, "Scimitar antenna", published 1961-12-26, assigned to United States Secretary of the Air Force
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