Improved HD Interceptors
Abstract
The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) provides combatant commanders with a continuously available (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) capability to defend the Homeland against limited Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) attacks. The improved Homeland Defense interceptor includes a Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV, an improved booster (C3, and All Up Round (AUR engineering necessary to integrate the RKV with new and existing booster configurations. The Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) improves interceptor reliability, reduces unit cost, improves maintainability in the field, and improves performance against emerging threats. The C3 booster improves survivability against lightning and threat environments. AUR engineering enables an initial operational capability of RKV integration with existing C1 and C2 boosters and flight testing. When C3 development completes, AUR engineering enables full operational capability of RKV integration with the C3 booster.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- MD97_0604874C_4_0400_PB_2018
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