This paper provides an assessment of the state-of-the-art of new aeromechanics technologies for future precision strike missile systems. The aeromechanics technologies are grouped into specific discussion areas of aerodynamics, propulsion, and airframe materials technologies. Technologies that are addressed in this paper are: * Missile aerodynamics technologies. Assessments include aerodynamic configuration shaping, lattice tail control, split canard control, forward swept surfaces, bank-to-turn maneuvering, and flight trajectory shaping. * Missile propulsion technologies. Assessments include supersonic air breathing propulsion, high temperature combustors, low drag ramjet inlets, ramjet inlet/airframe integration, higher density fuels, rocket motor thrust magnitude control, high thrust motor, and reaction jet control. * Missile airframe materials technologies. Assessments include hypersonic structure materials, composite structure materials, hypersonic insulation materials, multi-spectral domes, and reduced parts count structure.
Technologies for Future Precision Strike Missile Systems - Missile Aeromechanics Technology
2001
20 pages
Report
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English
Missile Technology , Meetings , Guided missiles , Reprints , Aerodynamic configurations , Air breathing engines , Composite materials , Precision , Hypersonic characteristics , Supersonic characteristics , Strike warfare , Structural engineering , Component report , Nato furnished , Precision strike missile systems , Aeromechanic technologies