Technologies for Future Precision Strike Missile Systems - Missile/Aircraft Integration
Abstract
This paper provides an assessment of the state-of-the-art and design considerations of missile/aircraft integration for future precision strike missile systems. Benefits of missile/aircraft integration include compatibility with a broader range of aircraft carriage platforms, unrestricted carriage envelope, safe and accurate store separation, and enhanced survivability for the aircraft platform. Technologies and design considerations are grouped into the following discussion areas: * Missile factor of safety compatibility. Assessments in this area include structural design factor of safety, carriage flight loads, and design specification of the carriage flight environment. * Missile carriage and launch compatibility. Assessments in this area include launch platform compatibility constraints, firepower, light weight logistics, launcher alternatives, compressed carriage, standard suspension requirements, and safe separation. * Survivability (missile observables/insensitive munitions) compatibility. Assessments in this area include internal carriage, reduced observable plumes, and insensitive munitions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP010957
Entities
People
- Eugene L. Fleeman
Organizations
- Georgia Tech