UK Soft Vertical Launch - A Flexible Solution to an Integral Concept for Ground & Naval Air Defence

Abstract

The paper describes the need for versatile and flexible systems in supposing Crisis Reaction Forces, and the role that soft vertical launch can play in meeting that need. The concept of operation is described together with the configuration and results of a demonstration program of live firings. Plans for continued development are outlined as is the vision for future operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP010844

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  • P. E. Titchener

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Ground Based
  • Launch Tubes
  • Launchers
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Simulations
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Urban Areas
  • Vehicles
  • Weapon Control
  • Weapons

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