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CONTAINER WEAPON SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
  • Advanced Technology Weapons
CONT

... the Container Weapon System [weighs] around 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) for wider application. It has a multiple-tube cartridge dispenser ... to which nose and tail fairing modules and an adapter plate with pop-out wings are added. Two stand-off versions have inertial platforms, altimeters and onboard computing capacity, to give accurate flight over a 2.7-5.4 nmi (5-10 km) glide path, or 10.8 nmi (20 km) when powered by a solid-fuel rocket motor. The control surfaces and power source are in the tail fairing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
  • Armes de haute technicité

Spanish

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