Missile, Air-To-Ground
Abstract
There are continuing requirements for the development of new and improved aircraft-mounted, point and area target weapon subsystems which utilize air-to-ground guided missiles. These subsystems are needed to increase the maximum effective target engagement range in order to grant a standoff capability to the launching aircraft and thereby reduce its vulnerability to small arms fire and antiaircraft defenses. These missiles are required to possess low susceptibility to countermeasures through favorable time-of-flight characteristics and secure in-flight guidance systems. Launches may be required from ranges of 500 meters to over 3,500 meters, from aircraft operating at nap-of-the-earth altitudes to heights greater than 5,000 feet, and from hover positions to airspeeds approaching the never-to-exceed velocity. Targets will vary from moving tanks and strongly fortified bunkers to road blocks and other point and small area targets. The missile service test must duplicate or realistically simulate conditions of intended use to include the utilization of typical aviation unit personnel, maintenance facilities, and available field storage provisions. Additionally, the missile service test must be conducted under the stress of flight envelopes commonly encountered when launched from the aircraft against simulated tactical targets. Also, the missile service test should be conducted under environmental conditions similar to those found in the theaters of intended use.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 1971
- Accession Number
- ADA397604
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Test and Evaluation Command