A study was conducted to identify preferred technical concepts for an Army RPV kamikaze capability. The study included consideration of the RPV, communications, warhead and sensors with emphasis on variations in communications relay platforms (balloon, RPV, parachute) and types of communications (microwave, laser, fiber optics, wire). Onboard autotrackers for the terminal phase are also considered. Preferred configurations are identified. (Author)
Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) Kamikaze Study
1975
67 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aircraft , Remotely piloted vehicles , Army aircraft , Expendable , Mission profiles , Combat surveillance , Television systems , Target detection , Automatic tracking , Ground stations , Remote control , Terminal guidance , Infrared homing , Shaped charge warheads , Tactical communications , Relays , Feasibility studies , Kamikaze remotely piloted vehicles
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