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Who invented the sidewinder missile?

Nammo


How do missile defense systems help nations?

Missile defense systems are very limited in nature. If one missile gets out of control, it might be shot down as the USS Lake Erie shot down a USA missile in a test on Feb. 14, 2009. If there are several missiles coming at you, they will overwhelm the best defense systems. Missile defense systems do Nothing to stop aircraft bombers. Bombers that fly below radar. Bombers that have stealth anti radar covering. Bombers that carry air-to-air and/or air-to-ground rockets and or missiles. Bombers can get around most missile defense systems.


Whats are the part of missile inside?

Inside a missile, key components include the guidance system, which helps direct the missile to its target; the propulsion system, typically consisting of rocket engines or motors that provide thrust; and the warhead, which contains the explosive or payload designed to cause damage. Additionally, there are control surfaces and fins for stability and maneuverability during flight. The missile may also contain sensors and electronics for communication and targeting.


What company makes the Patriot missile used by the Air Defense Artillery?

Lockheed Martin


Are there any unguided missiles?

Technically, any missile (used in the old sense of the word, meaning any thrown object) is unguided. In modern usage, an unguided missile is called a rocket. Ballistic missiles are unguided for most of their journey, so they can be considered unguided missiles for that part.

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What was the military buildup during the Cold War?

Ohio class submarines Tomahawk missile system HARM missile system


Tomahawk is a type of what?

Classically a weapon that is a hatchet/axe type used primarily by native Americans. In more modern warfare the tomahawk is a rocket powered missile.


How can you import a vehicle to Pakistan under gift scheme?

Attach it to a tomahawk missile-works pretty good.


How muc is a tomahawk missile?

As of recent estimates, the cost of a Tomahawk missile is approximately $1.5 million to $2 million per unit. Prices can vary based on factors such as modifications, contracts, and procurement agreements. Additionally, ongoing advancements in technology might influence future costs.


Is it true 500 oz of silver are used in a tomahawk missile?

yes, but a strand of chuck norris, chest hair is also used


How many different types of submarines are there?

Propulsion-wise, there are 2 types - Nuclear Powered and Diesel-Electric. Class-wise, there are several: Fast-Attack Ballistic Missile Guided Missile (e.g., Tomahawk)


In the later years of the Cold War under which President did the Navy commission and build Los Angeles-class submarines and design and manufacture the Tomahawk cruise missile?

In the later years of the Cold War, under President Ronald Reagan, the U.S. Navy commissioned and built the Los Angeles-class submarines and designed and manufactured the Tomahawk cruise missile. Reagan's administration emphasized military buildup and modernization as part of its overall defense strategy. The Los Angeles-class submarines were pivotal for stealth and deterrence, while the Tomahawk missile enhanced the Navy's strike capabilities.


What are the key differences between the Pantsir S1 and the Tomahawk missile systems in terms of their capabilities and effectiveness in modern warfare?

The Pantsir S1 is a short to medium-range air defense system designed to protect against aircraft, drones, and missiles. It is highly mobile and can engage multiple targets simultaneously. The Tomahawk missile system, on the other hand, is a long-range cruise missile used for precision strikes against specific targets. While the Pantsir S1 provides defense against incoming threats, the Tomahawk is an offensive weapon for striking enemy targets. In modern warfare, the Pantsir S1 is crucial for air defense, while the Tomahawk is used for precision strikes.


What are weapons of nuclear submarine?

Modern submarines carry a wide variety of weapons. An example of a U.S. Navy Fast-Attack Submarine weapons capability includes: Homing Torpedoes (Active and Passive Sonar) Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile (Conventional and Nuclear) Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missile Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Mines Ballistic Missile submarines can carry those weapons as well, but their primary mission is Nuclear Deterrence, and as such their main weapons are Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM's).


How much money is the tomahawk?

The cost of a Tomahawk cruise missile varies depending on the variant and procurement circumstances, but it generally ranges from about $1.5 million to $2 million per missile. Prices can fluctuate based on factors like production contracts, modifications, and additional features. For exact pricing, one would typically need to refer to current military procurement data or budget documents.


What is a submarine missile called?

In the American submarine force their are two types of missiles: 1. Tomahawk® Land Attack Missile (TLAM) 2. Sea-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) A multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) warhead is what is deployed on a SLBM. The TLAM can carry a conventional warhead or a single nuclear warhead.


What is a native American ax called?

The word you're looking for is tomahawk.