Development of the EX 25 Mod 0 Continuous Rod Warhead for the Sparrow 1 Air-to-Air Missile
Abstract
A continuous rod warhead has been developed for the SPARROW I air-to- air missile. This warhead satisfies all strength and environmental requirements for the SPARROW I missile. Continuity of cut averaged 87% at 21-foot radius and the average rod velocity over 21 feet was 3500 ft/sec. The SPARROW I missile was superseded by the SPARROW III and all development work on the SPARROW I terminated prior to release of the warhead to prototype production for evaluation (PPE). However, had the program not been terminated, it is believed that the warhead would have met all PPE release criteria.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0323370
Entities
People
- P. W. Naylor
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory