Rocket Targets
Abstract
Rockets as targets for antiaircraft training have several advantages over the ordinary towed flags and sleeves. The speed may be made 200 to 250 mi/hr, as compared to 100 to 140 mi/hr with the sleeve. Also, the second half of the trajectory gives practice against a target that approaches the ground in a manner similar to a dive bomber. On the other had, the rocket does not record successful hits, as does a flag, and it does not have the same visibility. The first disadvantage can be partially overcome by the use of tracer bullets, and the visibility can be improved to the point where the rocket is plainly visible to gunners.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1941
- Accession Number
- ADB280545
Entities
People
- A. J. Dempster