LTV-N-2 (LOON) PROGRAM

Abstract

This report covers the progress of the LTV-N-2 (LOON) test program from 1 March 1949 to 1 September 1951. During this period, 46 LOON missiles were launched from shore launchers, 38 from submarines, and 3 from the USS NORTON SOUND. Significant progress was made in accomplishing the objectives of the assigned problem details. Completed problem details include tests of the quick- detachable electronics nose mount, dual- and single-JATO launchings, assistance to the NORTON SOUND, tests of the Summers gyro servo control system, acceptance checks of contractor-modified missiles, and Radioplane Recovery System tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 05, 1952
Accession Number
AD0841188

Entities

People

  • Nevin J. Stevenson Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Command Guidance
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Explosives
  • Guidance Computers
  • Ignition
  • Naval Operations
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbojet Engines

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems