In the development of the F-102A as a target drone, its flight termination system was tested. The test proved conclusively that the MK-48 warhead used in the system would sever the aircraft, causing subsequent termination of flight. Significant debris from the explosion was found at a distance of 235 feet from the aircraft itself. High-speed motion picture coverage documented the explosion to aid in obtaining footprint data. (Author)
Developmental Verification of Flight Termination System for Proposed PQM-102 Drone
1973
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
Dual failure drops drone near Barstow - Loses flight control and flight termination systems
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