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A system that receives radio information from its launch controller (a computer, not a human), directing it to launch the missile and calculate its most efficient path to the target. The Guidance system also transmits all missile functions back to its launch controller for continuous monitoring of missile subsystem performance.
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What is an antimissile?
An antimissile is a missile or system designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight.
How are missiles made?
A missile has three major components. The propulsion system moves the missile and contains the fuel. The guidance system steers and guides the missile on its flight. Then there is the payload, typically an explosive.
What type of missile was the German A4 Missile?
The German A4/V2 Missile was a Ballistic Missile. A ballistic missile is a missile that follows an sub orbital ballistic flightpath with the objective of delivering one or more warheads to a predetermined target. The missile is only guided during the relatively brief initial powered phase of flight and its course is subsequently governed by the laws of orbital mechanics and ballistics. Up to now all ballistic missiles have been propelled during powered flight by a chemical rocket engines of various types.
Who was the second person to achieve flight?
Nobody knows for sure who was even the FIRST to achieve flight.
What is a ballistic missile?
A ballistic missile is a term that defines a missile's flight path. There are two types of flight paths as far as missiles are concerned: approach angle control and ballistic. A ballistic flight path describes a missile that is launched to a high altitude and adjusts itself to "fall" onto the target. That is how ballistic missiles are capable of such long attack distances. They fly high into the air and, depending how far the target is, either drop on top of it or simply glide to it. Approach angle control describes a missile that reaches it's target under it's own power. Meaning, it's fuel is pushing the missile all the way until detonation. This differs from a ballistic flight path because, generally speaking, a ballistic missiles booster fuel is used up completely by the time it reaches it's apex of it's flight. Hope that answers your question.
What is CEMILAC and what are its functions?
cemilac is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of the components which go into a flight system, missile, etc.
Was the German v2 missile manned by people?
No it wasn't. V-2 was first true long range ballistic missile. As such it was following a ballistic curve without any kind of in-flight course corrections. Keep in mind missile's motor only burned for about a minut and after that missile continued its free flight. Much like a stone you throw with your hand. Like the stone, the missile aiming had to be done in advance. There was however a proposed manned V-2 version with a brace of small wings which would help the missile to exdend its range gliding towards its target at a shallow angle. It never progressed beyond design stage however.
Can a laser blow up a missile?
Possibly but it would have to be a very very powerful laser and the missile would still have to be in the boost phase of flight with plenty of fuel and oxidizer in its tanks (which would be what actually exploded).
Can lasers destroy missiles?
Yes, lasers can destroy missiles even the missile is in flight the laser can still shoot it down.
What happened to American Airlines flight 77?
American Airlines flight 77 was taken somewhere but it didn't hit the Pentagon as was told by the Gov. A low flying missile hit the Pentagon.
What is non ballistic missile?
As a ballistic missile is one that is only powered on the upward portion of its flight and relies on a sub-orbital arc to then reach its target, it logically follows that a non-ballistic missile is one that is powered throughout its flight: An example of a non-ballistic missile would be the cruise missile which travels horizontally, hugging the terrain, until reaching its target. Both types can be armed with a variety of weapons. This is why, when talking about guns, you hear the term ballistic, as the bullet is only powered for a short time (while traveling through the barrel of the gun) and continues un-powered to its target. A bullet is a ballistic "missile" (of sorts). -gm A non ballistic missile is an area where missiles are fired at the enemy. If it is a non ballistic missle, it means that it can harm no one. - jg
TWA flight 800 was it a bomb or missile?
None it might have been the gas over heated and then it explode
