This paper attempts to put in perspective the development of missiles from early history to present time. The influence of World War II in accelerating the development of guided missiles, particularly through German scientists, is discussed. The dispersion of German scientists to other countries and the coupling of their work with native talent to develop guided missiles is traced. Particular emphasis is placed on the evolution of the missile in the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Since the Soviets possess what is probably the world's most complete array of dedicated missile system types, their known inventory is reviewed in some detail.


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    Title :

    Historical development of world wide guided missiles


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Sciences Meeting ; 1978 ; Huntsville, AL


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







    Guided missiles

    Gardner, G.W.H. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1954


    Guided missiles

    Gardner, G.W.H. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1955