A control system for a supercavitating vehicle includes a set of winglets
for rapid maneuverability and a segmented ring wing for fine
stabilization control. The winglets and ring wing extend from an aft
portion of the vehicle. The winglets are supported by a strut attached to
the vehicle. The angle of attack of each winglet into the water adjacent
the cavity is controlled by a winglet actuator. The winglet assembly may
be extended into the water or retracted to be completely within the
cavity by means of a spring-loaded actuated mount. The segmented ring
wing is controlled by a ring actuator. The ring actuator may be used to
control the angle of attack of the ring wing. Alternately, or in
combination, the flow over the ring wing may be neutralized by using the
cavitator of the vehicle to globally enlarge the cavity and thus limit
the flow.