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Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

A Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a type of missile-firing system used aboard the submarines and surface vessels of several navies around the world.

CONT

Derived from the launch systems developed for ballistic missiles aboard SSBNs [submarine, ballistic missile, nuclear], a VLS forms a scaled-down equivalent for launching cruise missiles such as the Tomahawk, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and the standard missile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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