Torus balloon transporter is proposed by Boeing Airplane Co for transport and launch of ICBM's; primary lifting power would be supplied by compartment Mylar bag; vehicle is capable of carrying Minuteman at average speed of 65 knots at altitudes up to 20,000 ft; three radial engines of 3400 hp each will provide both thrust and initial lifting power; control capsules, missile capsule, assembling and loading; cost factors.
Airborne missile platform
Aircraft Missiles
Aircraft and Missiles ; 3 , n 12
1960
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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