Sea-Based Deployment of Floating-Launch Missiles. Appendices.

Abstract

The basic report presents systems concepts descriptions for sea-based MX missiles, using surface ships as transporters. Near-term (1985-1990) and far-term (1990-2000) systems are described. Floating launch methods are proposed, using either encapsulated missiles or the simpler (bare) HYDRA-type vertical floating launch. Parameters described include: force composition, missile jettison techniques, port facilities, deployment areas, personnel requirements system costs, vulnerability, countermeasures, and C3 considerations. Appendices include containerships and surface effects ships (SES) data. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1980
Accession Number
ADA101588

Entities

People

  • John E. Draim

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballast Tanks
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Communication Systems
  • Construction
  • Containers
  • Containerships
  • Contracts
  • Conversion
  • Corporations
  • Deployment
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Generators
  • New York
  • Sea Based
  • Ships
  • United States
  • Virginia

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3