Guided Weapons Flashcards
What are the three types of fuzes that can be fitted to guided weapons?
Self destruct
Contact
Proximity
What are the two main functions of the control section in a guided weapon?
Steers the weapon
Provides electrical power
State the type of guidance system that uses radar
Homing
What type of missiles would an expanding rod warhead normally be fitted to?
AAMs and SAMs targeting aircraft
What type of warhead would be fitted to an anti armour missile?
Shaped charge/ tandem shaped charge
A trailing wire coming from the rear of a missile would indicate what type of missile?
SSM, anti armour
Guided weapons roles are?
AAM, ASM SAM SSM
What are the four main components parts of a guided weapon?
Guidance, control, warhead, propulsion
State the three types of guidance sections that a guided weapon may have
Homing, command, preset
What do the letters SAD stand for?
Safe/ Arm Device
What are the two types of propulsion that a guided weapon could have?
Solid fuel
Liquid fuel
What are the two categories of AAMs?
Short range
Long range
What are the two categories of ASMs?
Tactical
Strategic
What are the three categories of SAMs?
Handheld
Long range
Short range
What are the three categories of SSM?
Handheld
Tactical
Strategic
