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Technical challenge of the design of a joint service weapon concept

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7206636
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  1. Boeing Defense and Space Group, Seattle, WA (United States)

The challenges involved in the design of a long-range conventional cruise missile weapon system for the Air Force and Navy are discussed. Launch platforms, range, cost, configuration options, body shape, wing type, propulsion, weapon bay, and manufacturing process tradeoffs are examined. The family of missiles approach is found to be the most cost effective and the only solution that meets all the requirements.

OSTI ID:
7206636
Report Number(s):
AIAA-Paper--92-0081; CONF-920157--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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