History of FBM (Fleet Ballistic Missile) weapon system including list of all submarines currently under contract in United States and Great Britain; concept of FBM submarine; Polaris is 2-stage ballistic missile powered by solid fuel rocket motors and guided by self-contained inertial system independent of external command or control; development flight testing carried out; missile guidance and launching; details of fire control and communications; cutaway illustration revealing major features of Polaris A3.


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    Title :

    Polaris


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 84 , n 2852


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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