Basic Bricks For GM Flashcards
Name 3 types of Auxiliary power
- Electric
- Pneumatic
- Hydraulic
Name the classes of GM Warhead
- Blast
- Fragmentation
- Special
- Non-Operational
Name the 3 types of GW Fuzes
- Impact
- Variable Time
- Proximity
What is the definition of Propogation?
Manner in which the effect of the warhead is transmitted
What are the 7 Basic blocks of a GW?
- Structure
- Guidance
- Control
- Payload
- Auxiliary Power
- Propulsion
- Fuzing
2 Main types of propellant
Solid & Liquid
5 methods for predetermined guidance system
- Preset
- Inertial
- Terrestrial Navigation
- Celestial Navigation
- Radio Navigation
Definition of Missile Guidance
The ability to alter the direction of the flight path of a missile after launch and to usually do this until close to the point of impact
What does SACLOS stand for?
Semi-Automatic Command Line of sight
3 types of Homing devices
- Active
- Semi-Active
- Passive
3 types of devices of a guidance system
- Tracking Device
- Computing Device
- Directing Device
What are the 3 phases of guidance?
- Launch Phase
- Mid course phase
- Terminal or Final dive phase
4 Propulsion System requirements are?
- Accelerate the missile from rest
- Provide sustained thrust or adequate momentum for the missile to reach its max range
- Provide a consistent level of thrust under all conditions
- Not interfere with the guidance or control system
4 Types of Bi-Propellant Assemblies
- Storage Tanks
- Engine
- Propellant Feed Systems
- Fuel Control Systems
Advantages of Solid Propellant
- Ease of Handling and Storage
- Non-Toxic
- Simple Design
- Immediate Response on firing
- Storage container for Propellant